I'm about to set up a second battery in my van.  I've seen everyone
recommending Optima yellow-top batteries, and I'm wondering what their
advantages are over other deep-cycle batteries.  They are expensive - $160
at Advanced Auto Parts.  Are all deep cycle batteries that expensive?  I
thought I'd seen someone mention getting one for $70.

If Optimas are definitely better, I'll get one - but I'd like to know why
I'm doing it!

Joy

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Joy Hecht
and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon
and Henrietta, sad-eyed orangutan who waltzes with Matilda and me
and Bicycle and Kayak, who ride on Matilda
and my 2002 green Prius, waiting for our return from the vanadventures
For musings about life and the vanadventures:
http://users.rcn.com/jhecht/gypsy
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