I was in Sears automotive recently and they had both yellow top and red
top Optima's for about the same price. so you can get the just deep cycle
battery. Costco only carries the deep cycle/starter battery but Sears had
the just deep cycle. Just an FYI. Jim - Denver 1968 24' Tradewind. (p.s.
I also converted to Intellivolt).
>> And as was mentioned get a real deep-cycle battery. If it is a combo, or has
>> cold cranking amperes marked on it, it isn't what you want.
>>
> I hate to argue but Ive used both deep cycle and reg starting JELL
> batteries
> in many of my A/Ss and have never seen a diference in the drain rate!
> The "deep cycles" can be more pricey!
> Just bought a reconditioned Red top at a local yard for my Jag for
> $50.00 and
> its doing great!
>
> Also....Not a good idea to cook it with an old univolt!
>
> I always change over to Jell and then install an intelivolt charger!
>
> The two just love each other!