Can 12 Volt Battery Replace Two 6 Volt Batteries

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Can you use a 12 volt battery in place of two 6 volt batteries in a motorhome

asked by: Charlie R

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If the two 6 volt batteries were wired in series to produce 12 volts total then a 12 volt battery would easily work as a replacement for them. If the two batteries were wired in parallel and the output voltage is 6 volts then no.

I attached a diagram that shows the difference between how the two get wired.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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