anyone running "dual purpose" batteries??

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  1. Nov 18, 2010 #1
    lastgoodusername

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    looking at replacing my batteries. been looking at some of these for my truck. i have a fridge, laptop, typ. stuff. leaning toward the east penn/deka brand. agm's seem a little high to me. any input would be greatly appreciated. johnny
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2010 #2
    Pablo-UA

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    I used to install one bore battery box with two car batteries used for sleeper only.
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2010 #3
    LBZ

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  5. Nov 20, 2010 #4
    lastgoodusername

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    thanks, i had read that one.
     
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  7. Nov 20, 2010 #5
    Krooser

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    Pete sells the dual purpose batteries and they are made by Deka...
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2010 #6
    lastgoodusername

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    freightliner 's dual purpose are made by deka as well.
     
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  9. Nov 21, 2010 #7
    Paul Burk

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    i am useing boat batties (deep cycle)working good
     
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