Deka DC31DT battery? Deep Cycle?

MrWizard wrote:
Seems like he was in CYA mode

Unfortunately, I think that was the case. Especially since I called back and got the REAL SCOOP on it all from a much better rep named Jason ;)

Here is the info, suitable for broadcast. 100% accurate, take it to the bank.

1. Duracell GC2 (215ah) and EGC2(230ah) batteries are Sams Club and Batteries Plus are DEKA batteries and should all have East Penn Manufacturing on the labels. (Internal EP designations are GC10, GC15, GC25, based upon capacity, but we know them as GC-2, which is the BCI size designation). They are NOT Trojans.

2. Camping World is starting to get the Deka batteries, which are initially arriving as DEKA branded and shortly as ROADHAWK brands. This is a CHANGE from the Exide mfg batteries CW handles now. Opens up ability for end users to have NATIONWIDE WARRANTY services as RV travelers.

3. DC31DT is true deep cycle, designed for 50% discharge levels. I am waiting for "something in writing" to confirm estimated number of 50% cycles.

4. East Penn *does* have and use email, contrary to the earlier contrary rep's very odd comments ;)

Fortunately EP has more than one person answering phones. One gave a very poor representation of his company and was of no help to the customer. The other was quite excellent and makes his company proud, providing excellent service to the customer.

Moral of the story: Got a useless person on the phone? Hang up and call back. Roll the dice, it can only get better ;)


So that's it. No need to "agonize" (great description of my predicament) over 12v Deka vs someone else's 6v batteries. Going to head to Sams Club this week and pick up either 2 or 4 GC2 6v batteries.

How many? Hmmm....

The inverter arrived. Going to go open the box and see what condition it is in.