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**FleetsidePaul** · 05-20-2022, 02:41 AM

My motorhome was parked on the side of the house for 2 years. Untouched. I sold it and just for S & G's I tried to start it.

IT STARTED.!!!! Cranked right up. No battery charger or anything. Unbelievable.

That Interstate battery held its charge for 2 years. My jaw dropped when the motor fired up. I was like a deer in headlights. I couldn't believe it.

I was impressed.

I have no affiliation at all whatsoever with Interstate. I'm just a happy customer.

**Getter-Done** · 05-20-2022, 06:17 AM

That is just Amazing

**biketopia** · 05-20-2022, 08:47 AM

Yet we go through them like underwear here at work. Although we might get broader temp swings here in VA.

**mongocanfly** · 05-20-2022, 08:51 AM

Amazing

**special-K** · 05-20-2022, 09:06 AM

Paul got lucky

**Boog** · 05-20-2022, 10:16 AM

As a rule, batteries don't last very long, but there are some that do. I've gotten 6 or 7 years out of a lawn mower battery but only once. My B I L recently told me he got 24 years out of his JD lawn mower battery. Highly unlikely I say, especially knowing how he doesn't take good care of his things.

Rich84 · 05-20-2022, 01:49 PM

I got my last 2 Interstate batteries from Costco. The 2nd one was free because the first didn't last 3 years.

**Steeveedee** · 05-20-2022, 02:40 PM

Replaced the factory battery in my econobox yesterday. 6 years old, I think I got my money's worth.

**richard2717** · 05-20-2022, 04:53 PM

I had to check something under the hood of the 2008 Kia I gave my daughter 2 weeks ago and noticed it still has the original Kia battery in it. I bought the car new so i know it has not been replaced, I just thought it would have been done by her before now. Sad part is once it gets replaced the new one probably won't last 5 years.

I have always had good luck with interstate. If Costco is like Sams Club, most of that stuff is seconds compared to what you would get from the truck.

TALLone71 · 05-20-2022, 05:00 PM

that's great paul!I have noticed through my work, that battery life span really seems to vary, 3 to 6 years seems to kinda be the norm in the shop I work at.i have noticed too that vehicles that are garaged or kept in a stable temperature seem to last longer. the one in my nova is ten years old, my 72 c10 is 9, both of them are garaged, my daily vehicles seem to last right around the 5 to 6 year range

**truckster** · 05-20-2022, 07:29 PM

I like Interstate batteries. The current ones in my motorhome have been there for 3 years. I use a battery maintainer, but this is the longest the coach batteries have ever lasted.

**Getter-Done** · 05-20-2022, 10:23 PM

I used Interstate in my stuff 30 something years ago.

It was good then.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-20-2022, 11:30 PM

As much as I like the Interstate's I couldn't find one less than a hour away, so I bought a NAPA (made in USA). I bought the best one they had for my C/30. We'll see how that works. I was just too tired when I got home to fool with it. Old age sucks.

starterman99 · 05-21-2022, 12:01 AM

I've been an Interstate Battery dealer for over 40 years in my shop. I see very few problems with the batteries. Most problems are related to connections or abuse in overcharging or undercharging and parastatic draws.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-21-2022, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starterman99

I've been an Interstate Battery dealer for over 40 years in my shop. I see very few problems with the batteries. Most problems are related to connections or abuse in overcharging or undercharging and parastatic draws.

Heck I wish you were closer. I'd have bought one from you. And of course got some of that great Santa Maria barbecue while I was at it. That's some yummy BBQ.

**special-K** · 05-21-2022, 08:18 AM

I've had my '95 Suburban since Dec '14 and it still has the Walmart battery that was in it when I bought it. The label is gone so can't say just how old it is. Going on 8 years for me.

I was always a Sears Diehard fan. At one time they had the warranty over the rest and for replacement there were Sears stores across the country. Now I buy them at Walmart for the same reasons of availability... as well as price. I've had nothing but good luck with those. I have no idea who make their batteries, they sure don't. There are but so many actual battery manufacturers. Must be a good one

LT7A · 05-24-2022, 05:31 PM

X2 on the Sears Diehard. Not long after getting my first car, I went down and got a Diehard. That car would sit sometimes for years at a time, wouldn't put it on a charger or even top up the water, just turn the key. Didn't disconnect it either. Still have the car, still have the battery - been sitting a long, long time now. But I'll bet that I can add distilled water, put it on a charger, and fire it off.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-25-2022, 03:50 PM

Well the brand new NAPA was DOA. I hooked my jump starter to it and it fired up and now it seems to be alright. But I'm not thrilled with it. It's working but I won't buy another.

67C10Step · 05-25-2022, 05:03 PM

Longest lasting auto batter I ever had was a Panasonic that came as OEM in a 1995 Toyota Avalon. Seven years and 250,000 miles later it finally gave it up.
Made the mistake of swapping a five year old battery on my sons truck right before he left for college. Didn’t want an old battery to die on him. New battery didn’t last a month.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-25-2022, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Longest lasting auto batter I ever had was a Panasonic that came as OEM in a 1995 Toyota Avalon. Seven years and 250,000 miles later it finally gave it up.
Made the mistake of swapping a five year old battery on my sons truck right before he left for college. Didn’t want an old battery to die on him. New battery didn’t last a month.

I guess they just don't make em like they used to.

Tom · 05-25-2022, 07:35 PM

All batteries are the same in my experience. We use interstate usually at my dealership because we get a good wholesale price on them.

**Getter-Done** · 05-25-2022, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I guess they just don't make em like they used to.

There you go again Paul .

That sounds like the start of a country song.

This is country music song material .

Or The old Gray mare ain't what she used to Be.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-26-2022, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

There you go again Paul .

That sounds like the start of a country song.

This is country music song material .

Or The old Gray mare ain't what she used to Be.

I have actually written lyrics to some country songs.

But you couldn't really consider them country music. They fell under the musical category of "nobody gives a ch*t'.

05-20-2022, 02:41 AM	#1
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Interstate Batteries My motorhome was parked on the side of the house for 2 years. Untouched. I sold it and just for S & G's I tried to start it. IT STARTED.!!!! Cranked right up. No battery charger or anything. Unbelievable. That Interstate battery held its charge for 2 years. My jaw dropped when the motor fired up. I was like a deer in headlights. I couldn't believe it. I was impressed. I have no affiliation at all whatsoever with Interstate. I'm just a happy customer. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-20-2022, 06:17 AM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,719	Re: Interstate Batteries That is just Amazing __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

05-20-2022, 08:47 AM	#3
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,008	Re: Interstate Batteries Yet we go through them like underwear here at work. Although we might get broader temp swings here in VA. __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

05-20-2022, 08:51 AM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,582	Re: Interstate Batteries Amazing __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-20-2022, 09:06 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Interstate Batteries Paul got lucky __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-20-2022, 10:16 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,951	Re: Interstate Batteries As a rule, batteries don't last very long, but there are some that do. I've gotten 6 or 7 years out of a lawn mower battery but only once. My B I L recently told me he got 24 years out of his JD lawn mower battery. Highly unlikely I say, especially knowing how he doesn't take good care of his things. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-20-2022, 01:49 PM	#7
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,663	Re: Interstate Batteries I got my last 2 Interstate batteries from Costco. The 2nd one was free because the first didn't last 3 years.

05-20-2022, 02:40 PM	#8
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,087	Re: Interstate Batteries Replaced the factory battery in my econobox yesterday. 6 years old, I think I got my money's worth. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-20-2022, 04:53 PM	#9
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,883	Re: Interstate Batteries I had to check something under the hood of the 2008 Kia I gave my daughter 2 weeks ago and noticed it still has the original Kia battery in it. I bought the car new so i know it has not been replaced, I just thought it would have been done by her before now. Sad part is once it gets replaced the new one probably won't last 5 years. I have always had good luck with interstate. If Costco is like Sams Club, most of that stuff is seconds compared to what you would get from the truck. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

05-20-2022, 05:00 PM	#10
TALLone71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Richmond va Posts: 179	Re: Interstate Batteries that's great paul!I have noticed through my work, that battery life span really seems to vary, 3 to 6 years seems to kinda be the norm in the shop I work at.i have noticed too that vehicles that are garaged or kept in a stable temperature seem to last longer. the one in my nova is ten years old, my 72 c10 is 9, both of them are garaged, my daily vehicles seem to last right around the 5 to 6 year range __________________ :chevy

05-20-2022, 07:29 PM	#11
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Interstate Batteries I like Interstate batteries. The current ones in my motorhome have been there for 3 years. I use a battery maintainer, but this is the longest the coach batteries have ever lasted. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-20-2022, 10:23 PM	#12
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,719	Re: Interstate Batteries I used Interstate in my stuff 30 something years ago. It was good then. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build Last edited by Getter-Done; 05-20-2022 at 10:29 PM.

05-20-2022, 11:30 PM	#13
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Interstate Batteries As much as I like the Interstate's I couldn't find one less than a hour away, so I bought a NAPA (made in USA). I bought the best one they had for my C/30. We'll see how that works. I was just too tired when I got home to fool with it. Old age sucks. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-21-2022, 12:01 AM	#14
starterman99 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: santa maria,ca. Posts: 312	Re: Interstate Batteries I've been an Interstate Battery dealer for over 40 years in my shop. I see very few problems with the batteries. Most problems are related to connections or abuse in overcharging or undercharging and parastatic draws. __________________ 1957 3100 1950 5 window

05-21-2022, 08:18 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Interstate Batteries I've had my '95 Suburban since Dec '14 and it still has the Walmart battery that was in it when I bought it. The label is gone so can't say just how old it is. Going on 8 years for me. I was always a Sears Diehard fan. At one time they had the warranty over the rest and for replacement there were Sears stores across the country. Now I buy them at Walmart for the same reasons of availability... as well as price. I've had nothing but good luck with those. I have no idea who make their batteries, they sure don't. There are but so many actual battery manufacturers. Must be a good one __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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05-24-2022, 05:31 PM	#17
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,507	Re: Interstate Batteries X2 on the Sears Diehard. Not long after getting my first car, I went down and got a Diehard. That car would sit sometimes for years at a time, wouldn't put it on a charger or even top up the water, just turn the key. Didn't disconnect it either. Still have the car, still have the battery - been sitting a long, long time now. But I'll bet that I can add distilled water, put it on a charger, and fire it off.

05-25-2022, 03:50 PM	#18
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Interstate Batteries Well the brand new NAPA was DOA. I hooked my jump starter to it and it fired up and now it seems to be alright. But I'm not thrilled with it. It's working but I won't buy another. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-25-2022, 05:03 PM	#19
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: Interstate Batteries Longest lasting auto batter I ever had was a Panasonic that came as OEM in a 1995 Toyota Avalon. Seven years and 250,000 miles later it finally gave it up. Made the mistake of swapping a five year old battery on my sons truck right before he left for college. Didn’t want an old battery to die on him. New battery didn’t last a month. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

05-25-2022, 07:35 PM	#21
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,692	Re: Interstate Batteries All batteries are the same in my experience. We use interstate usually at my dealership because we get a good wholesale price on them. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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