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Originally Posted by layback40
I am going against the trend.
The deep cycle has 2x the CCA so it is much better for starting than the other.
It contains thicker plates so should last much longer.
The standard batteries go flat much quicker if lights are left on. The thing I always look at is the weight of the battery, the heavier generally is the one with more lead & so will take more discharge before damage.
These days batteries normally are supplied as dry charge ~ the acid is added just before installation. A battery dry stored will last for years without deterioration. If it has sat on the shelf with acid in it the stop watch has been ticking.
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as stated before, deep cycles are not made for really high draws like a starting battery is. sure it will do it, but unless you drive for a ton of miles after start up, it will not recharge. eventually leading to a dead battery. it took me a year to convince my brother of this. he had two huge deep cycles in his chevy diesel. about once a month he had to put a charger on it. changed out to standard starting battery and no issues what so ever.