76zedfour Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I currently have a one year old single Varta LA95 AGM leisure battery located under the drivers seat with it appears enough room to add another of same dimension. I am aware of the criticism of AGM but I have an EBL119 charger and a votronic solar controller both optimised for AGM so don't expect an early demise of the battery. The battery has worked perfectly up to now and never been drawn below 50% so I am confident it is healthy. From another post you may be aware I am considering upgrading solar and will also require a 2nd battery. The Varta comes in at around the £185 mark. I have found the 95Ah HLB800 at halfords for £145 and think I could get a trade card taking 20% off this figure making it £116. I believe this is a rebadged Yuasa .The spec looks very similar to the Varta. Is there any reason I couldn't or shouldn't use this as the second battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirou Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Yes there is a reason. With one new and one old battery you're just setting yourself up for an early replacement of both. If the difference was a few months I'd say go for it if it's a good deal. But you'll definitely be better off getting two new batteries or simply continue using just the old one until it needs replacement anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weldted Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Just bought the Varta Professional AGM 95 £177.76 from Batteries 2 U delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76zedfour Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 You posting that has prompted me to look where I bought one last year as a second battery for my previous motorhome and it was from basba.de in germany. They are 180euros delivered. With my clarity card I make that £158 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I would consider the advice given by Spirou as it is sound factual advice rather than an opinion but maybe not what you wanted to here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76zedfour Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 oh, i hear spirou ok. I was considering buying two new varta's and selling my old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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