[johnnymac]

I am wanting to mount a deep cycle in the trunk of my 99 Escort 4 door sedan, so that I can remove the alternator. I see people buying used batteries on different forums. I am wondering how to tell if a used battery is any good, and what will meet my needs. I am driving 95 miles a day, I hope to soon get my job relocated to 5-10 miles from home. Would a Everstart Maxx 29 do the job ok. 875 CCA 124 amp hours. I saw one at the store and they are huge. $77 new, the man wants 50 for a year old battery.

What is best to charge a deep cycle? I learned a battery should be charged at 2 amps max to prolong its life.

Yay or nay?