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ConnClark · 11-05-2010, 04:08 PM

I would like to note that deepcycle batteries aren't designed to deal with high current loads encountered when starting a car. Trying to do so with one will shorten its life significantly.

11-05-2010, 04:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 232 Times in 160 Posts	I would like to note that deepcycle batteries aren't designed to deal with high current loads encountered when starting a car. Trying to do so with one will shorten its life significantly. __________________