Best batteries?

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  1. Catt3306

    Catt3306 Bobtail Member

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    I Have a pair of deka. Trash. Sit for a few days and lose 25% charge. Interstate still the best.
     
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  3. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    deka makes their own batteries at East Penn mfg.

    they also make CAT batteries

    most all other batteries including interstate are made by johnson controls .
    I used to haul them out of Middletown Delaware

    . inside they are the same.
    the only difference is the case they come in
    they go down the same assembly line .
    the better batteries have the better warranty no matter what it says on the outside
     
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  5. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    Interstate AGM batteries or regular lead/acid batteties?
     
  6. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    I use Exide lead acid batteries, they last about 4-5 years.

    The last set I bought was in 2013 and they're still working well.

    The set before that lasted about 5 years.
     
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  7. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    AGM batteries are the best and last longer than lead acid batteries.
    I buy all mine at the outlet store@Deka batteries (East Penn MFG) near Kutztown Pa.
    I buy factory seconds for a fraction of full price.
     
  8. lady doe

    lady doe Light Load Member

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    NEED FOUR GOOD BATTERIES TO GET ME THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS
     
  9. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    This is what I would recommend for the most value for the dollar spent.
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  10. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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