Tony Tee
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Walmart has deep cycle batteries for sale at $69.00 what is everyones opinion on using one in a vehicle thats not driven so often.
Thanks in advance, Tony.
Thanks in advance, Tony.
Deep cycle battery?
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YY1
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I have one in my Satellite and one in my Dakota.
They are "combo" RV starting/deep cycle.
Exide branded Rural King.
Seems like the secret might be out, as last year they were $46 and now they are "on sale" for $85.
They are "combo" RV starting/deep cycle.
Exide branded Rural King.
Seems like the secret might be out, as last year they were $46 and now they are "on sale" for $85.
A good combo is OK, but a trolling motor type deep cycle no.
Not being driven often really shouldn't make much difference.
If you know you are not going to drive it, then lift off one of the battery cables.
I just started my Plymouth after 6 months with the battery disconnected.
Didn't even charge much after it started.
Not being driven often really shouldn't make much difference.
If you know you are not going to drive it, then lift off one of the battery cables.
I just started my Plymouth after 6 months with the battery disconnected.
Didn't even charge much after it started.
Bill76
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As said a combo battery is good to go but a deep cycle battery by design do not give out the large current draw your starter may need , they are made to give up smaller amounts of current for a longer time.
You might be wise to get the proper battery
You might be wise to get the proper battery
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