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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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KenNTennessee
Explorer
Mar 15, 2014
Well, the dealer threw the battery in at no charge, so I didn't get "cheated", but I don't believe it is the optimum type for an RV. However, I have noticed that some brands, such as Sears DieHard do not carry the DC, they only carry the MS, which is a "hybrid". Yes MS is a Marine Starting battery, which has a higher CCA rating than a true Deep Cycle, but is also rated for deep cycling. Anyway, I appreciate the response as I wanted to go with the 27Dc, and already have the box for it.

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