Need a new 12 volt deep cycle battery... where can I get a good deal?

Started by Gracy, Sep 30, 2008, 05:50 PM

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coach

#15
Sep 30, 2008, 08:58 PM
Maybe they left it sitting on concrete too long.  :Z :banghead:  :screwy:

sacrawf

#16
Sep 30, 2008, 09:56 PM
I have been impressed with Interstate brand Batteries.  The one on my popup that was original equipment is still in service (I check the water and keep charged), and I have got Interstate Deep Cycle battery for the trolling motor/lights/bilge pump/livewell aerator on my boat.  I got the battery at Gander Mountain, selecting the best they had for longer fishing time.

oreo57

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Sep 30, 2008, 10:03 PM
We got our G27 at Waaaaaaalmrt, keys must be sticking, and the price was like a game show.:D

Jim K in PA

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Oct 01, 2008, 07:56 AM
Quote from: coachMaybe they left it sitting on concrete too long.  :Z :banghead:  :screwy:

Now Coach, don't go starting that old wive's tale again . . .  ;)

austinado16

#19
Oct 01, 2008, 09:53 PM
lol......concrete doesn't damage batteries.

When you guys buy that new battery, and turn in the old one (leaking, broken or not....it's the lead that's valuable not the plastic case) be sure to invest in a nice trickle charger that you leave hooked up to the battery year round when not in use.  That will automatically maintain the battery.  Otherwise, it'll be dead and/or ruined by being left deeply discharge, from sitting all winter.

You might also consider a nice 10am automatic charger for doing actual battery charging with.  Handy tool to have in the garage, whether it's for our automotive batteries, your camper's battery, or what ever.

wavery

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Oct 01, 2008, 09:57 PM
Quote from: sacrawfI have been impressed with Interstate brand Batteries.  The one on my popup that was original equipment is still in service (I check the water and keep charged), and I have got Interstate Deep Cycle battery for the trolling motor/lights/bilge pump/livewell aerator on my boat.  I got the battery at Gander Mountain, selecting the best they had for longer fishing time.
I'll 2nd Interstate.

aw738

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Oct 02, 2008, 06:47 PM
QuotePosted by coach - 09-30-2008 at 09:58 PM
Maybe they left it sitting on concrete too long.

That hasn't been true since the 1950's. After about 1953 the plastic used to make the cases was changed.
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