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macscac
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Jun 10, 2019

Parallel batteries and a question regarding reserve capacity

Hi all! first post here and I just had a (possible) basic question. I am putting a double battery setup on my new 18' trailer. 2 Interstate 31m-agm's. the reserve capacity of this battery ...
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theoldwizard1
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Jun 11, 2019
macscac wrote:
Matt_colie, what battery specifically would you recommend?

Costco sells Interstate, Sams sells Duracell (made by East Penn/Deka). Both are good and cost less than $100 a piece.

These are "flooded cell" (wet) batteries, so you do need to check the fluid level regularly.

Trojan does make an AGM golf cart battery, but it is probably twice the cost (if not more) !

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