# New to the forum

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum/6526>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [December 10, 2016, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum/6526 "2016-12-10T13:45:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![Fuzzylogic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/fuzzylogic/32/1610_2.png) [@Fuzzylogic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Fuzzylogic)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum/6526/7 "2016-12-12T18:09:04Z")

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[quote=tomgunn;33937]I’ve got to replace my batteries. What kind do you have. Please be as specific as you can with model numbers, etc. Oldhouseboater has recommended some from O’Reilly for $625 a set with the caveat that they last only 2-3 years. Others have recommended batteries with model numbers that turned out to be STARTING batteries.

Also, there is a thread advising that the proper setting on some Zivan chargers are necessary to avoid damaging batteries. Some chargers have setting for AGM, flooded lead acid, gel, etc. FYI.[/quote]

So I just looked and I have the Trojan 30XHS 12V 130 AH Battery. Good info on the charging unit. I’ll have to take the dash out and have a closer look.

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