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I need to purchase a heavy duty battery as we have purchased a caravan with a mover installed.   Should I get a sealed battery, or not?    How much should I expect to pay, and what make is recommended?   Any advice would be welcome.

I would buy a sealed battery next time, simply because the van is stored on a steep drive.  I wouldn't go spending big money.  We have an 85Ahr and a 110Ahr and we have had no trouble just using the smaller capacity battery.  It might be different if you were moving the van up a 100m drive.

Brian

i would go for the 110 amp, dearer but will take a lot more punishment. mostly if you have a mover.ideas as there are cheaper ones.....

http://www.elecsolbatteries.com/products/Batteries

Its always assumed that the most expensive batteries are necessrily the best.  Batteries that are great for some applications don't always perform as well as some basic batteries in other aplications.Have a look at this site before spending your money - sterling power  http://www.sterling-power.com/support-faq-2.htm.

Brian

Quote: Originally posted by brianconwy on 22/1/2008

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Its always assumed that the most expensive batteries are necessrily the best. Batteries that are great for some applications don't always perform as well as some basic batteries in other aplications.Have a look at this site before spending your money - sterling power http://www.sterling-power.com/support-faq-2.htm.

Brian

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