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Originally Posted by Beau388
Please recognize that there FLA batteries that are sealed and require no watering. AGM is simply one family member of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries which have been made since the mid 1970's. The fiberglass mats that up valuable space in a battery; therefore an AGM type battery will have less usable amp-h than a flooded battery of equal size. The calcium used is strengthening the lead plates of water-less batteries reduces the capacity of the plates when compared to antimony alloy plates. The advantages of AGM battery are ruggedness and ability to mount in any orientation since the acid is in gel form. Battery choice is as an individual choice as choosing a life pardner. There is no best choice, nor is there one best choice for a particular application. Deep cycle AGMs only make since if you are going to keep the coach for 8 years or more or you need a trolling motor battery in your bass boat.
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I think the first thing I said.
I am a believer that quality is defined for fitness of use. Each person has different needs from a battery, but let me tell you why I did not go the way you suggest.
While it is too late to change what I bought, I did a lot of research. What is your best choice, provide a link for OP as he / she was asking for recommendations. I don't think anyone actually did; so I shared my choice and why.
My batteries are designed for Solar Applications. The Dual purpose batteries I had were actually design dual purpose, which I did NOT want. According to a Battery Manufactures who makes all kinds of batteries, they specified the batteries I have now are design for RV deep cycle use. They will never be used for cranking short an emergency start if my FLA chassis battery dies
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