Interesting...I did not know that.  The GoWesty system is just "electrical" not "electronic"; that is, just a relay and a solenoid, no smart electronics.  I always assumed that the alternator was recharging both house and starter batteries simultaneously at whatever rate is normal.

    On Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 12:12:37 PM PDT, Chris Cary <chriscary48@yahoo.com> wrote:  
 
 The G Westy system does not charge the aux battery very quick! If you need more than a trickle of battery power!

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, 12:37 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:

 No...I replace starter battery about every 8 years...whether I need it or not.  I do very long roadtrips.

    On Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 09:34:23 AM PDT, Mark McCulley <mark@markmcculley.com> wrote:  
 
 Is your starter battery also 15 yrs old? As you said, it all depends, however 15 years on a lead-acid battery is longer than I’ve ever heard of one lasting.

-Mark

> On Sep 29, 2022, at 9:28 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> I know this is an "it all depends" kind of question.  But maybe some good discussion/ideas.  About 15 years ago I installed the GoWesty auxiliary battery setup which includes recharge when driving; I used a Group 41 Walmart battery, same as my Starter Battery.  Works great!  In my '85 Tintop, my camping electrical needs are minimal:  just some small interior lighting, and a small 150 W inverter which powers my laptop;  usually watch a DVD in the evening.  Also recharge phone.  I theorize that even if this "house" battery gets very weak over the years, that is fine; should still be able to power my needs.  No DC refrigerator, I use ice chest.  Eventually, the aux battery will croak and inverter probably will cease to function; and then I just get a new battery to last me another 10-15 years.  So, the question is...what is lifespan of Aux Battery?