Re: [SilverStreak] Newbie battery question

["Bev Harris" <zia@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the info.  I bought a new battery box that says it can hold from 
Group 24 through Group 31.  I thought I'd get a Group 31, but I'm having 
trouble find one.

Bev


On 11 Apr 2008 at 23:39, thetansedan@aol.com wrote:

To:             	sslist@tompatterson.com
Subject:        	Re: [SilverStreak] Newbie battery question
Date sent:      	Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:31 -0400
From:           	thetansedan@aol.com
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> I found that size was more of a problem. B I imagine you've made the
> measurements several times to verify. B I just buy the biggest that will fit
> in the space provided. B I bought conventional deep-cycle CONTINENTAL
> batteries this time; next will be blue top OPTIMA. Yes, there are too many
> choices.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bev Harris <zia@ix.netcom.com>
> To: sslist@tompatterson.com
> Sent: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:32 pm
> Subject: [SilverStreak] Newbie battery question
> 
> So I'm ready to buy a deep cycle battery for my 64 SS 20 foot Sabre.  I've
> done my research via the web and the result is ... I'm totally confused!
> 
> I thought the best thing was to buy a lead acid battery that was JUST deep
> cycle without cranking power ... but the more I look, the more I find I can't
> find that in a lead acid.  Even when they claim to be deep cycle batteries,
> they still seem to have 500 CCA or more.
> 
> What do other folks use?  Please tell me the size and brand and why you
> like it.  Offer any advice you think might be helpful.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help!
> 
> Bev
>