RV house batteries take the most abuse of any component in the rig - they're discharged, recharged, left sitting for months, and expected to power everything from the AC fan motor to the water pump. In Florida's heat, battery life is shorter than in Northern states. Most flooded lead-acid deep cycle batteries last 3 to 5 years in regular use.
The hidden battery killer in Florida is storage in heat. A battery bank stored in an RV sitting in an Apopka driveway in August, without being connected to a trickle charger or shore power, can sulfate and lose capacity in a single summer. We see a surge of battery failure calls every fall when RV owners reconnect after summer storage.
How We Test RV Batteries
- Visual inspection for swelling, corrosion, and electrolyte level
- Open circuit voltage test (12.6V = fully charged, below 12V = discharged)
- Load test - put the battery under actual load and measure voltage drop
- This load test is the only reliable way to identify a battery with reduced capacity that appears good at rest
Battery Types We Install
We install Group 27 and Group 31 flooded lead-acid deep cycle batteries (most common, lowest upfront cost), AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries that don't require maintenance and handle higher charge/discharge rates better, and we can advise on lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery bank installations when customers want the best long-term performance. We carry the most common sizes in our service vehicles for same-day replacement.
Service area: Apopka, Longwood, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Lake Mary, DeLand, Deltona, DeBary, Mount Dora, Tavares, Leesburg, and all surrounding communities in Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia counties.
Pricing for RV Battery Replacement
Starting price range: $145 - $485 (per battery, including installation). Flat-rate quote provided before any work begins. Request a free quote online or call (407) 326-5500.
*Estimates only. Final price determined on-site after diagnosis. Parts and labor included in flat rate.
Related Services
Also see: All RV Electrical Repair services | All RV Repair Services | Apopka Service Area
