I can not find previous comments of the price and where to buy 120 amp AGM deep cell batteries. I know that the cheapest is not always the best.
We are currently camping along the Murray and will spend Xmas with family at Shepparton. So it looks like we will have to buy in Victoria as I do not think that our battery will last until we get back home to Logan City Brisbane at the end of January. Looking for 2 batteries. So what would be the best type to buy?
I have recently done some research on 120 Amp Hour AGM Deep Cycle Batteries
I am led to believe, so could be wrong, that a good comparison among AGM batteries, is the weight. I am led to believe, so I could be wrong again, that a 100 AH AGM battery should weight approximately 30 kilograms, Therefore a 120 AH AGM battery should weigh around 36 Kilograms
I am in Western Australia, so my prices are perhaps not applicable to your area
As a comparison in the table below both the Bosch and Vision are in Bunbury WA, and the Fullriver is in Perth WA
I have only recently looked at Fullriver, as folks on this forum said that they were the best
Unfortunately at $860 for two batteries (this did include GST), Fullriver, have priced themselves out of my budget
Manufacturer
Bosch BAC 12 120 RFM
Vision 6FM 120 SD
Fullriver DC 120 12 B
Application
Deep Cycle
Deep Cycle
Deep Cycle
Technology
AGM
Description sounds like GEL
AGM
Capacity (A/H)
120 (same)
120 (same)
120 (same)
Weight comparison
36.2 Kg 11% more than Vision
32.5 Kg (lightest)
36.5 Kg 2% more than Bosch
Size comparison
Within a few mm
Within a few mm
Within a few mm
Warranty
12 months (same)
12 months (same)
12 months (same)
Price comparison
10% more than Vision
10% less than Bosch
43% more than Bosh & 59% more than Vision
Manufacture Country
Bosch made in China
Shenzhen Center Power Tech made in China
One site say America, one site says China
Today I have purchased two Bosch 120 AH AGM batteries for $598 and this also included GST
As a comparison between Bosch and Fullriver, for an extra $37, I could have purchased three Bosh batteries Unfortunately I do not have the room to fit three batteries
Check net on "GIANT" Battery's.
They have a good rep. been around for a while
and a good price.
DELIVERED to door.
I'm happy so far.
had 2 110a Fullriver. permanently on solar.
One calked (dropped to 3 a and wouldn't hold anything after 5 yrs.
Tother couldn't hold load overnight after just under 7 yrs.
My Exide Excells do same and better at half the price.
I'm just trying a couple of Giants to see how they go in van and electronics on boats.
I bought Full River in Echuca at the auto electrician 105s for $360.
Great bloke. Very helpful and will fit them as you wait.
Heading out of Echuca towards Swan Hill after you leave the large roundabout.
A row of buildings. He's towards the end of the row in a dark green shed.
Sorry I can't remember his name. An Italian sounding name.
I would buy top brand off eBay delivered to local post office .
Some batteries will be beyond the weight limit that Aust Post will handle. Couriers might be better and if a delivery address is a problem (when traveling) then it's easy to arrange delivery to a Transport Agent in the area and pick up from there. We've done that for some heavy/bulky items whislt traveling.
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Steve, Di & Ziggy We named our Motorhome "Roadworx" because on the road works "On The Road Again" Ford Transit with 302 Windsor V8 conversion, C4 Auto, 9 Inch Ford Diff All Lighting L.E.D., 260 Amp/h AGM, 530 Watt Solar + Kipor Backup Gen.
Where did you buy the Bosch batteries from if I may ask. I could be looking for a couple myself in the near future.
I agree Fullriver seems to have premium priced themselves. The last one I bought about 4 years ago was a 105 amp/h for around $250 from Challenge Batteries in Osborne Park.
Where did you buy the Bosch batteries from if I may ask. I could be looking for a couple myself in the near future.
I agree Fullriver seems to have premium priced themselves. The last one I bought about 4 years ago was a 105 amp/h for around $250 from Challenge Batteries in Osborne Park.
Access Antennas is their website
I was quoted a few months ago (from memory) $312 each.
I was surprised to find that it was a little cheaper than that, perhaps because I purchased two of them
Invoice says
Satellite TV Shop 8/61 Albert Road, Bunbury
Bosch 120AH AGM $271.82 each = $543.64 plus $54.36 GST Total price = $598
As you are in Perth below is their website, as they have a shop in Perth
Full River might be a bit high in price but you do get what you pay for. My 105s cost me $360 each. That's $720 for the two and worth every cent.
Also why buy online and worry about delivery when you can buy them and have fitted at the same time.
I don't see the sense in that.
I am a great fan of Full River batteries. We had two in our caravan. They were still going strong after about 8 years, when we sold the van. They'd had pretty constant use in that time, including some extended spells in temps of 40+, and the off road van had been on some very rough roads.
Had to replace our bus batteries a couple of years ago and put in Full River ones.
The batteries I just purchased and fitted, were a bit on the heavy side, (for my age/physical condition), but I obviously managed to do it
I will assume that further along the track, I will have to ask a younger member of my family/friends/acquaintances to do the honour of fitting new ones
I would gladly, (and I assume most others on this forum would also) assist anyone, to carry out tasks they are unable to do, while I am still physically able to do so
That in my opinion, is the solution
I preferred to buy locally for two main reasons Firstly to keep the money in the town Secondly I do not have far to go, if they do not last the 12 month warranty
Hey!!! thanks for info, to my original post. But I doubt that we will be able to make it Brisbane with the current battery as we are currently in Victoria and will be until the end of January 17. We will be in Shepparton from next week until Xmas , so will see what the suppliers have to offer re 120 AGM batteries.
I will need to have a dual frame made to fit what will now be 2 new dual batteries on the A Frame. We have a Coromal Princeton hence the fitting on the A frame.
I will seek out a sheet metal company to make same, or perhaps the local battery supplier may be able to do the total refit for us.
The batteries I just purchased and fitted, were a bit on the heavy side, (for my age/physical condition), but I obviously managed to do it
I will assume that further along the track, I will have to ask a younger member of my family/friends/acquaintances to do the honour of fitting new ones
I would gladly, (and I assume most others on this forum would also) assist anyone, to carry out tasks they are unable to do, while I am still physically able to do so
That in my opinion, is the solution
I preferred to buy locally for two main reasons Firstly to keep the money in the town Secondly I do not have far to go, if they do not last the 12 month warranty
TonyBev
What brand of battery did you buy and at what price.
The batteries I just purchased and fitted, were a bit on the heavy side, (for my age/physical condition), but I obviously managed to do it
I will assume that further along the track, I will have to ask a younger member of my family/friends/acquaintances to do the honour of fitting new ones
I would gladly, (and I assume most others on this forum would also) assist anyone, to carry out tasks they are unable to do, while I am still physically able to do so
That in my opinion, is the solution
I preferred to buy locally for two main reasons Firstly to keep the money in the town Secondly I do not have far to go, if they do not last the 12 month warranty
TonyBev
What brand of battery did you buy and at what price.
Jay&Dee
Bosch 120AH AGM $271.82 each = $543.64 plus $54.36 GST Total price = $598
But I purchased them in Bunbury Western Australia The people I got them from only have three shops, (according to their website), Bunbury, and Perth in WA, plus Brisbane in QLD, which is not much good for the area, you are in
They are supposed to weight 36.2 Kg, I did not weight them myself, but they were heavier than the Fullriver 100 AH GEL Battery, I replaced
If you are putting an extra battery on your A frame, then be aware of the extra weight on your tow ball, or rearrange items in the van, to compensate for the shift in weight
Hope that this info is helpful to you, and that you find what you require in Shepparton
Battery quality varies greatly. I have walked this road before. Give Jay a call at Giant Batteries 1800 853 315. Talk to him he will give you the RIGHT battery at the RiGHT price with shipping.
BTW a GOOD battery will weigh 0.3kg per AH. Any lighter and they are skimping on case or gizzards!!
-- Edited by Bas + Eve on Friday 9th of December 2016 07:27:28 PM
Battery quality varies greatly. I have walked this road before. Give Jay a call at Giant Batteries 1800 853 315. Talk to him he will give you the RIGHT battery at the RiGHT price with shipping.
BTW a GOOD battery will weigh 0.3kg per AH. Any lighter and they are skimping on case or gizzards!!
-- Edited by Bas + Eve on Friday 9th of December 2016 07:27:28 PM
Do you have a website link to Giant Batteries, as I can not find one
There are people selling
Giant Power Deep Cycle AGM 12V Battery 130AH, with a weight of approximately 30 Kg
On eBay
If this is a true 130 AH, then it should weight approximately 39 Kg