Starting batteries instead of deep cycle
So I’ve got a theory... Deep cycle batteries are designed to slowly discharge low current for a long time. Starting batteries are designed to put out high current for short periods. Generally, p...
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Been using starting batteries in RV for almost 30 years.
30 years ago Costco would sell starting batteries with 7-10 years warranty, while deep charge had 2-3 and they actually die on me short time after warranty expired.
At the time I had lot of toys and spare trucks, so it didn't take me long to figure out taking battery from vehicle I was leaving behind and put it in my RV.
Used the set this summer, when I had lot of nights with no hookups. The only issue with standard set is that my converter as well as Ford have overload circuit breakers on charging line and when I deep-discharged the batteries, the circuits were kicking in & out for long time, so even overnight plug-in or 1/2 day of driving did not recharge them adequately.
Additional charger and starting generator occasionally solved the issue as I have no solars.
I have 1l coffee cup btw.
30 years ago Costco would sell starting batteries with 7-10 years warranty, while deep charge had 2-3 and they actually die on me short time after warranty expired.
At the time I had lot of toys and spare trucks, so it didn't take me long to figure out taking battery from vehicle I was leaving behind and put it in my RV.
Used the set this summer, when I had lot of nights with no hookups. The only issue with standard set is that my converter as well as Ford have overload circuit breakers on charging line and when I deep-discharged the batteries, the circuits were kicking in & out for long time, so even overnight plug-in or 1/2 day of driving did not recharge them adequately.
Additional charger and starting generator occasionally solved the issue as I have no solars.
I have 1l coffee cup btw.
