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pjw73nh
Explorer
Jun 29, 2017

Why can't I get a TRUE Deep cycle battery anymore?

As the title says. Why can't I get a true deep cycle battery any more? I suppose I could get a $250+ high end one (Optima/Trojan etc), but I am looking in the sub $150 range. I use my trailer 6 tim...
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Naio
Explorer II
Jun 29, 2017
Yeah, if you are only getting 3-4 years out of your batteries you should either buy cheap batteries or change the way you take care of them. Or just spend a lot of money.

I buy used batteries, and figure if they last me past 10 years it's gravy.

Have you considered a small solar panel?

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