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#21

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: This 1995 Prevost H3-41 ha...

Last post by David Anderson - June 06, 2026, 03:20:48 PM

I'm sure it did sell. That was a great deal for sure
 Was this a widow trying to get it out of the yard?
David

#22

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: 8D batteries

Last post by luvrbus - June 06, 2026, 10:34:17 AM

That doesn't look like the sealed 8D-XDS,it has the specs of the MDS 8-D the XDS has 1400 CCA and 1750 CA and weighs more, I did notice in the new Interstate catalogue the warranty for 8D-XDS is 15 months now,something is screwed up I will ask my Interstate guy Monday

#23

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: 8D batteries

Last post by dtcerrato - June 06, 2026, 07:37:44 AM

When I looked up the Interstate 8D XHD it stated it had a 6 month warranty.
It seem all warrantys are getting shorter.

#24

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: 8D batteries

Last post by luvrbus - June 06, 2026, 04:42:08 AM

The Interstate 8D-XHD have a 18 month warranty not bad for the 8D

#25

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: 8D batteries

Last post by freds - June 05, 2026, 10:12:04 PM

The sealed 8-D like Cat uses and the ones like Interstate sells the 8D-XHD with the thicker plates seem to last around 7 to 8 years, I never got more than 3 years from the Duracell Sam's sells, and  they don't have much of a warranty either,I think it  is only 6 months now   

Does the 8D-XHD have any kind of warranty?

When I got my last set of battery's from Interstate All Battery Center. That the warranty didn't really apply.

So hey a secondary duty for my solar is maintaining the battery charge. I am in the process of redoing the heart of my solar system and have managed to flat line both the 24V and 12V systems in the  process as I get my new configuration into play.

#26

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: 8D batteries

Last post by luvrbus - June 05, 2026, 12:39:52 PM

We buy our 8D batteries from Sam's Club with substantial savings. 7 year life for an 8D is good IMO.

The sealed 8-D like Cat uses and the ones like Interstate sells the 8D-XHD with the thicker plates seem to last around 7 to 8 years, I never got more than 3 years from the Duracell Sam's sells, and  they don't have much of a warranty either,I think it  is only 6 months now   

#27

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: 8D batteries

Last post by dtcerrato - June 05, 2026, 08:50:49 AM

We buy our 8D batteries from Sam's Club with substantial savings. 7 year life for an 8D is good IMO.

#28

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: 8D batteries

Last post by luvrbus - June 05, 2026, 08:36:58 AM

You can go to 4 group 31 could be cheaper but you have to do cable work,the 8D's can be had at Auto Zone,O'rileys,Napa just about every  place that sell batteries will have,the last 2 I bought from Bulbs Plus,Inter state will have those I would  not go the AGM route for starting batteries most owner are going with group 31 truck dealers always have the 31's on sale 

#29

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / 8D batteries

Last post by richardkillmon - June 05, 2026, 07:57:19 AM

Hello experts,

I need to replace my two 8D batteries in my 1976 MCI 5B.
They are 7 years old and have ben causing me issues.
Should I get AGM or stay with the standard?
Where can I get them?
I at a campground in Maine.

Thanks

Rick

#30

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / This 1971 GMC T6H 4521 “Fishbo...

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