Advice on deep cycle setup?
Hello, I have a Safari van that I've converted into a camper. I replaced the starting battery with a Duracell Ultra Dual Purpose (Starting/Cycling) Battery that cost $105 (got it at batteries ...
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JohnnyGood wrote:MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
If space is at a premium I would consider the Group 31 "HT" lifeline. That would give you more margin with rainy winter cold fronts. The new alternator working will charge at peak level, for more time. A one hour drive with a 100-amp hour gain from the alternator is nothing to sneeze at.
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Thanks Mex. I just emailed the shop. I would love to pull the trigger on a battery within a week - it depends somewhat on finances (DMV and smog both took a big chunk of change).
The alternator will be next on my purchase list, probably after the panel.
Appreciate it,
L
If you are in the LA area. Give Tom a call at Trans-Specialist.net, and see what price he can get you on the Lifeline. You can then pick it up at the factory warehouse in San Dimas. No core charge, and hard to get a 'fresher' battery:)! I drove up two weeks ago and picked up a GPL-8DA for chassis duty in our DP.
Best of luck to you on this,
Smitty
