Aux battery - Fullriver vs Bosch vs ??

[BeeGee]

Hi guys,

After recently replacing my D4 cranking battery with an SSB and then installing a new aux battery in my D4 with an SSB, I'm now looking to replace my Jayco Swan Outback camper battery (currently Fullriver 120Ah battery in my Jayco). I haven't used my camper for a while and so charged it up with my CTEK and then ran a load test on it. It didn't go well and within 1hr the battery voltage was below 12V. Shame, as I've got 160W of solar on the roof on my camper which should maintain the battery health, but I guess the battery has probably been in there for ~5 years. My previous Fullriver batteries have been awesome and lasted 7+ years easily.

Anyway, going up to Karijini National Park for 2 weeks shortly so I'm going to replace the camper battery to be sure.
A replacement like for like Fullriver 120Ah is $453.
An alternative replacement, a Bosch BAC12-120Ah is $299.

[for context, I've got 160w solar on roof of camper, and two 200w solar blankets, so a total of 560w of solar. One 120Ah battery in van and aux in my tug. Running Evakool fridge, the led lights and a CPAP machine at night]

Thoughts on the Fullriver $$ vs Bosch vs ??? appreciated.

I'm tempted to go with the cheaper Bosch but unsure of quality or longevity compared to the excellent performance of my previous Fullrivers.

Thanks
BeeGee

[Graeme]

I've had good runs from Remco 80Ah and 100Ah AGM deep cycle batteries. I see that their 120Ah is around $400.

[Hogarthde]

We have three Fullriver in our Trakmaster, I think for the price of three slabs of beer over several years ,is a low price to pay

[ChookD2]

I recently aquired an Arkpac 730 and was looking for a battery to install (on a budget) and came across a Giant Power 140Ah AGM for $297.00 with free delivery. Admittedly the store it was coming from was just up the coast. I chose this one based not only on price but the reviews I found online, ignoring the 4WD Action photo on their website.

As a test I installed it in the Arkpac and hooked up my 40L, 12 year old fridge, at about +2C and ran it at it's most inefficient, i.e. empty. When installed the battery registered 12.8 volts after 2.5 days it showed 75% capacity and reading 12.5 volts, which I thought was pretty good. Can't vouch for longevity though but as I said the reviews seem quite good.

Not sure I'm allowed to link their website here but if you want I can PM to you, but if you google "140Ah AGM battery" it should be at the top of the list. I see Amazon have them for the same price and free delivery.

[BeeGee]

Thanks guys.

I ended up going with the Bosch 120Ah . I needed it fairly quickly so ordering online wasn't an option. Will see how the Bosch performs! Thanks again.

cheers