Wet Cell Deep Cycle choice

[Chuong]

Hi all,

I am considering getting a Trojan 130Ah battery but spoke to a retailer and they suggested a 140Ah Supreme Deep Cycle (which is cheaper). Has anyone had any experience with the Supreme? Are all brands much of a muchness?

Thanks

[TheSaint]

PM sent mate..

[BrewGuru]

Deep Cycle needs to be used, I hate them in my 4wd unless you use them all the time they are hopeless, use them every couple of days they are excellent

[Martijnf]

isn't the whole point of a deep cycle battery that it can stand being drained completely but also not being used for a long time?

That's the whole reason ppl use them in caravans and what not, isn't it?

[2iar]

Hi guys,

How did you go with the Supreme? I've just bought one myself...

Thanks,
Mike

[BrewGuru]

dunno I have the same problem every year with my variety bash cars, which have deep cycle, been doin it now for 5 years same problem every year.
The new technolgy gel matt batteries are the go

[rayken1938]

THe trojan are ok in household situations. The one I have has a red / brown plastic casing and the casing is very thin. It developed a leak where it was sitting on a small stone. If you get one make certain it is sitting on some polystyrene and cannot rub against anything. You also need a special handle to carry them.
Cheers
Ray