It really depends if you need a true deep cycle battery and the type of loads you will be putting on it. A stock starting battery will take about 6-10 deep cycles before it has a very limited storage capacity. But they are cheap and you can probably replace them every 6-months at Wal*Mart for free. I have killed my 4-year old Optima more times than I can remember and it will still run my Dometic fridge for 6-8 hours (8-amp draw). My Optima lays on it side with the terminals up facing the front. I did no modifications, but I don't have swivel seats in my Camper either. Good luck, Tim Brian Tipsword <nobleman1962@YAHOO.COM> wrote: I was wondering what folks are actually using for their 2nd battery. I am debating on whether to spend 170.00 (+) for an Optima Yellow top or stick w/ the factory form factor and be able to keep my battery box area in tact. I have to make a decision to finish my Propex install. My van is a weekender w/ the factory dual battery installed already. What say the masses? Brian from Salem,Or
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