Another term you need to know as well as RV or Marine is a Deep Cycle battery not a starting battery.
These deep cycle batteries are designed to withstand being depleted many times such as happens when we are boondocking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_cycle_battery
Hugh
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "Sandra" <sandra.rutan@...> wrote:
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> I bought a new battery recently at Sears specifically for RVs and Boats - about $75 - and works great.
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> Sandra Rutan
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> --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "lindaharrell08" <lindaharrell08@> wrote:
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> > Thanks, Jerry. I did have the battery checked and it was not holding the charge. An Optima battery was recommended but then the auto parts store had three to choose from (and I don't remember the choices but each progressively more expensive).... I have a start now, thanks to you!! I appreciate the info!!
> > Linda
> >
> >
> > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "JerryJ" <jjerryj@> wrote:
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> > >
> > > Linda, before replacing the battery, be sure to have it checked. You can
> > > have that done at most any auto parts store, Sears or Walmart, etc. It
> > > is always possible that the battery has some hidden load on it that is
> > > draining it.
> > >
> > > I was hoping someone else would chip with a recommendation for a
> > > specific type battery. The physical size of the battery seems to be the
> > > biggest issue, and most others are recommending a "group 24" battery. We
> > > have been satisfied with our Optima AGM batteries, because of their
> > > lower self-discharge rate, their ruggedness, etc., but they don't have
> > > the capacity of the traditional flooded-cell batteries, and are a bit
> > > more expensive.
> > >
> > > Jerry J
> > > --- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "lindaharrell08"
> > > <lindaharrell08@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi All!
> > > >
> > > > I have searched old posting but can't seem to find recommended battery
> > > replacement suggestions. My battery, now 4 years old, is not holding a
> > > charge. I know I want a marine deep cell battery but do I need a
> > > specific type? I am not too savy on batteries....Thanks for the help!
> > > >
> > > > Linda
> > > > "Sunshine" T@B
> > > > #2486
> > > >
> > >
> >
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