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KenNTennessee
Explorer
Mar 15, 2014

Is it okay to link two batteries of unequal size?

We just bought a new travel trailer and it came with a dealer installed new 24MS battery, which does not have enough capacity for us as we do dry camping up to three days at a time. I am going to ins...
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Bumpyroad
Explorer
Mar 15, 2014
Gau 8 wrote:
BFL13 wrote:
Isn't the MS a marine "starting" battery?
Anyway, going back to the question, yes you can parallel the same kind of batteries even if they have different capacities, such as a 24DC with a 27DC, as long as they are nearly the same age, and usage.


You "can" jump off of a bridge but it is not a good idea.


so you think he should throw away a brand new battery since using it will be the same as suicide?
bumpy

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