deep cycle battery suggestions
Looking for a cost effective deep cycle battery for my RV that's got a rating around 200AH. Something that can run lights and TV (off an inverter) at night for manny hours and that can take a charge f...
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Huntindog wrote:Huntindog wrote:TomG2 wrote:Apples and oranges.Huntindog wrote:
Because true 6 volt batteries are rare, heavy, and EXPENSIVE.
Define rare and EXPENSIVE. Most are saying they buy 6 volt deep cycles for around a hundred dollars or the same price as 12 volt versions.
I have never see a true 12 volt deep cycle battery for under 100.00.... They are hybrids. That includes the link to the Oriellys one posted previously. You won't find 12 volt true deep cycle batteries at most of the major auto parts stores, or the big box stores such as Wal Mart. Lots of people believe that those are deep cycle as the label on them is marketed as such... Weigh them. They don't have nearly as much lead as a true deep cycle.
6 volts can (which are DEEP CYCLE) be had well under 100.00 at sams and Costco everywhere. Trojans for slightly over 100.00.
I have used both with great success.
So, now you are saying that 6 volt deep cycle batteries are neither rare nor expensive? Make up your mind.
