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afinepoint
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Aug 09, 2013

Anyone have experience with AGM or GEL deep cycle batteries?

The current deep cycle for the RV will be replaced shortly. I've read the advantages and disadvantages of Wet cell vs AGM vs GEL and was curious as to whether fellow RVers have any experience with th...
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Happytraveler
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Aug 09, 2013
mockturtle wrote:
My Optima AGMs recharge very, very fast. Yes, the initial cost is higher than wet cell batteries but well worth it, IMHO.


Our 4 Optima AGMs batteries last us 7 years. Last month we replaced the batteries with the same. Hope we have the same luck with the new batteries.

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