Optima Deep Cycle
Anyone using the Optima Deep Cycle battery on their travel trailer? Does the tow vehicle overcharge it? Does the converter on the trailer handle it OK? Advantages and disadvantages, other than cost, t...
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I have the Optima group 31 blue top deep cycle battery as the house battery in my class C. I have the Optima group 24 red top starting battery for the engine battery. I have been really happy with both.
I have no problems with overcharging while driving. The converter (Progressive Dynamic) works fine with it. I can dry camp for 4 days and not put a dent in the house battery - I have my water pump on 24/7 and use lights as needed (I do use a battery operated puck light for reading purposes at night because I like to be able to look out the window). Fridge, water heater are propane. My boss has had an Optima in his Sprinter RV for 12 years and it's still running strong - and he uses his heater often (no generator). I wish I had known about it when I had my TT - the regular flooded battery would be 1/2 drained in 3 days using it the same way as I do now.
I have no problems with overcharging while driving. The converter (Progressive Dynamic) works fine with it. I can dry camp for 4 days and not put a dent in the house battery - I have my water pump on 24/7 and use lights as needed (I do use a battery operated puck light for reading purposes at night because I like to be able to look out the window). Fridge, water heater are propane. My boss has had an Optima in his Sprinter RV for 12 years and it's still running strong - and he uses his heater often (no generator). I wish I had known about it when I had my TT - the regular flooded battery would be 1/2 drained in 3 days using it the same way as I do now.
