Date:         Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:15:39 -0500
Reply-To:     Ron Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG>
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From:         Ron Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG>
Subject:      Re: What is THE best battery ?
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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loren,

On Feb 11, 2008, at 12:07 PM, Loren Busch wrote:

> RE: Best Batteries
> Based on a lot of online discussion and quite a bit of my own research
> online, two product lines seem to rise to the top.
> Rolls-Surette (most expensive I've seen) and Trojan (a little
> cheaper but
> not much).  Trojan is more avialable locally (at least here around
> Seattle).  As for size you'll do the numbers (both amp hours and
> dimensions).  Sealed AGM batteries for deep cycle service or marine
> service
> are available.  BUT, again based on list members (and information
> from other
> online forums) my LAST choice would be the Optima, they seem to be
> the least
> value for the dollar and are limited in the range of sizes
> available.   And
> there is competition coming into the market such as Full River.
> I'm using a
> Full River 110AH AGM as my aux battery (under the back seat) and so
> far no
> problems.

where did you buy the Full River?  I've been unable to find a dealer
list on-line
and i expect the shipping cost would be VERY high if i bought one on-
line.

thanks,
r



Ron Tipton
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