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Reflex439
Explorer
Jul 01, 2016

Is 100Wh from a standard Group24 battery reasonable?

I don’t know the condition or actual specs on the battery, but its a used battery in a RV I purchased used. Here is how it is marked; M24-1 starting marine battery Marine cranking 625 Cold cran...
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red31
Explorer
Jul 02, 2016
Your G24 starting battery is not for the job. Auto parts store is happy to load test, but in any event its cycle ability is limited.
compare a g24 starting battery @ 37lbs to a G24 deep cycle @ 46 lbs.

while solar doesn't add capacity, its ability to FULLY charge can add capacity and keep batteries happier when not camping.

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