kennyd63 wrote:Thank you for the explanation.bobndot wrote:
Bob213 is correct. The true deep cycle has thicker plates which store electricity to be used for longer term power draws for lights,water pumps and circuits boards in RV's. They are heavier and more expensive.
Hybrids, which also work very well in RV use, have a thinner plate which also stores power but allows quick powerful bursts of electricity for starting or cranking an engine. This is called cold cranking amps..CCA = a rating on hybrid deep cycle batteries as well as car batteries. True deep cycles normally do not have CCA ratings.
Hybrids became popular for marine use to start the boat as well run all the electronics for navigation and fishing. They can discharged and charged many more times than a standard ( thinner plated ) car battery, making a good general choice for the RV'r.
http://sciencing.com/marine-vs-deep-cycle-battery-5606295.html
bobndot wrote:
Bob213 is correct. The true deep cycle has thicker plates which store electricity to be used for longer term power draws for lights,water pumps and circuits boards in RV's. They are heavier and more expensive.
Hybrids, which also work very well in RV use, have a thinner plate which also stores power but allows quick powerful bursts of electricity for starting or cranking an engine. This is called cold cranking amps..CCA = a rating on hybrid deep cycle batteries as well as car batteries. True deep cycles normally do not have CCA ratings.
Hybrids became popular for marine use to start the boat as well run all the electronics for navigation and fishing. They can discharged and charged many more times than a standard ( thinner plated ) car battery, making a good general choice for the RV'r. Thank you for the explanation...
http://sciencing.com/marine-vs-deep-cycle-battery-5606295.html
bob213 wrote:Thank you...
Hybrid are made for both starting and deep cycle use.
bobndot wrote:
Depending on your needs, will determine how much you spend, what brand you choose and the size battery you need.
People are guessing as what to offer you.
If you use hook ups at campgrounds you can get by with any 12 v battery.
If you camp without hookups off grid, then you would need deep cycle batteries .
They make true deep cycle batteries and they make hybrid deep cycle batteries.
westend wrote:
Four years is not good service life out of a deep cycle battery. You may wish to review how you handle charging or storage. Trojan is one of the better brands available at consumer retail for FLA batteries.
