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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Hey guys,

Looking for recommendations on deep cycle batteries. What is everyone using??

This is for an RV application. Anyone have experience with Trojan (batteries that is)...??


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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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I hear they have the best protection
 
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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interstates work well. Just keep 'em on a trickle charger or they won't last more than a couple seasons.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Thanks - these are for my Dad - I did not know that about the trickle charger.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Interstate or Optima
 
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil
Anyone have experience with Trojan (batteries that is)...??


Thanks.

I don't use anything other then Trojan batteries in my golf cart, they work well and last about 7 to 8 years (or more) if you maintain them properly. Other then that, I haven't had any experiences with Trojan batteries.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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I have used Interstates on my boats with no problems. The last one I had in my center console lasted 7 years.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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intersates are the best. about them trickle chargers i have every battery i own on a fully automatic trickle charger so when it hits a certain voltage it turns the charger off. i have one on the dodge in the winter and one in the RV all year
 
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