Fullriver HGL or DC sries batteries

It really depends on your application.
As the nane suggests the DC series is a deep cycle battery, whereas the HGL is a gerneral purpose hybrid.

I've been using a 110A/H DC series to power my fridge for 12 months and it has performed well.

Leachy

Before doing that I would take some advice. I have a Fullriver Dc battery in my van. I don't think they are designed to act as cranking batteries. The DC series usually costs more than the other batteries. They are a lot heavier - about 34kgs from memory, and designed for deep cycle use.

No doubt someone will come on with the definitive answer.

I've had my HGL 120a/h for over 3 years and it's still going strong. I do look after it pretty well.....it's always on the 3 stage charger when we're here at home and when travelling it's fed power via an Arrid Twin Charge. I NEVER let it get below 12 volts and it really only powers the Engel 40 litre plus a few other accessories (HF radio and 300 watt inverter etc, which don't get used all that often).

Weighs about 36kg and I keep it in the back (cargo box) of the Patrol....they don't like being under the bonnet and subjected to too much heat as far as i know.

Roachie

The difference between the "HGL" and "DC" range from fullriver is as follows:

600 cycles at 75% Depth of Disharge ("DC" range) versus approx. 350 cycles at 75% Depth of Disharge ("HGL" range)
Extra Heavy Duty Grids
Higher Power Density
Deep Discharge Recovery

Ian

Thanks for the replies Fellas. I am running 1 Engel at the moment but plan to put in a second one while away in the Kimberley for a few months. There are some on Ebay for $299.00 each, A pretty good price it seems. Charging will be kept up via 2 60w solar panels and genny if needed. While we will be driving a fair bit our intention is to bush camp as much as possible where we can and drop into a park where we cannot.

Ps had a good score and picked up 2 60w BP solar polycrystalline panels and regulator for $500, Only 3 years old! Bargain.