Deep Cycle Batteries

Need some help choosing a deep cycle battery. Want to power LED lights on my camper trailer. They don't draw very much but would also like to allow for the expansion of a fridge some time down the track. I hear that AGM batteries are the way to go.
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Reply By: Mick O - Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 15:39

Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 15:39
Here's a link to a thread on the topic last week.

AGM Battery thread

Also have a look at this;

Electricity for camping

Also, if you go to the "Battery Power" article in the top right hand corner of your thread, scroll to the bottom of the page to the "Article Feedback" area you'll find the last 218 threads about batteries and AGM's. Bound to be something in there to help.

Yes they are the way to go but like any battery, they need to be treated right. It's not just a matter of throwing them in the trailer and running a wire to them.John's article on electricity is a good start for you.


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Follow Up By: Hate the City - Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 16:19

Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 16:19
Mick thanks for the tip - have only just joined the ExplorOz family so am still feeling my way around the website. Found some pretty good advice. Thanks heaps
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Follow Up By: Mick O - Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 18:05

Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 18:05
Welcome aboard then. You'll find lots of knowledgeable souls here. Enjoy.

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Follow Up By: Mick O - Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 22:34

Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 22:34
and for the sake of it you may want to read the 12 volt section on my ute build. It's about half way down. I paid a few more $ and went for Powersonic AGM's.

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Reply By: Member - Alex K (NSW) - Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 19:08

Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 at 19:08
I've bought Ritar AGM from Alco before and still going strong.
http://www.alcobatt.com.au/page/ritar-batteries/default.asp

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