Thread: Who make the best deep cycle battery?

Originally Posted by CatFan

You nailed it. With good care, the cheapest set you can find will outlast and out perform the best batteries on the market.

There are only a few battery manufacturers left, and most of them put a lot of different labels on the same battery. Trojan and Rolls really do make a better quality battery, but I don't think it's worth the extra money unless you are fishing for a living. Truthfully, you get better customer service out of Walmart than the high dollar places. I've heard stories about Rolls disassembling batteries and denying warranty claims because of excessive sulfation.

It all comes down to maintenance and customer service from your dealer. Deka, Exide and Johnson Controls make the batteries that are in 99% of the boats on the water and cars on the road. Find a handy place to buy them where they will help you out if you have a warranty issue, and keep the batteries as close to full charge as possible at all times and you'll have good results.

This info from cat fan is about as perfect and adequate answer for the reoccuring question of "Which battery to buy" as I have ever seen....

I feel this single post would make a good "sticky" for anyone looking for help in purchasing new batteries....

Would anyone else agree...??

Rickie

I know Im reply to an older post, but in playing catch up...How do I know if a battery has heavy plates and should I be looking at the highest amp-hour rating as possible?

Thanks

Eric

Originally Posted by Gpd387

I know Im reply to an older post, but in playing catch up...How do I know if a battery has heavy plates and should I be looking at the highest amp-hour rating as possible?

Thanks

Eric

Heavy plates are in all deep-cycle batteries. If the battery is marketed as a deep-cycle you can bet it has heavy plates. Don't pay attention to AH. There are too many ways to measure it to use it as a comparison unless you really want to dig into the specs. Look at RC measured at 25A. That is a standardized test so it should be an apples to apples comparison.

good info. cat fan

Originally Posted by billbob

good info. cat fan

times 2

I am an interstate man!

i have had good service from ac-delco , but i think the key to any battery is keeping them charged and up keep on them then i think any brand could be the best!!!!!!!!!!!!

What do you guys think about the Optima batteries? Considering buying a couple blue tops????????????

I sell tons of TM batteries, and maintenance IS the key. All of the name brands work good. I like the Deka, but that is a Ford/Chevy kinda thing.

I like Delco Voyagers. But like already said. Charge immediately after every use. You can't go wrong with an on-board charger. Did you every wonder who makes your favorie battery? Battery Manufacturers and Brand Names List