I just did a search for "deep cycle" and read about 10 threads on batteries and 2nd batteries, but couldn't find what I'm looking for, so I'll go ahead and take the plunge and start a thread.
I run a 2nd battery in a Slee mount monitored and charged with a REDARC BCDC unit. I'm currently running a Group 22 60 AH AGM wheelchair battery, and would like something bigger--my fridge recently ran this down to about 50% (12V) in about 15 hours of sitting in mild weather.
The current Group 22 battery doesn't take up all the space in the Slee mount--length is about at max, but I could probably go another 1" of height (9") and another 1.5" of depth (7" vs. 5.5").
Definitely want a true deep-cycle, as I only use this battery for low-amp applications (e-locker relay, fridge, USB chargers, etc), but haven't yet found anything with more than 60AH that'll fit. Anyone have any secrets?
Alternatively, I can slap a 100A flexible solar panel on the car top carrier and run that to the REDARC, which would probably give me more time between charges required. . . I'll do that if 60AH is the best I'm going to be able to do.
I run a 2nd battery in a Slee mount monitored and charged with a REDARC BCDC unit. I'm currently running a Group 22 60 AH AGM wheelchair battery, and would like something bigger--my fridge recently ran this down to about 50% (12V) in about 15 hours of sitting in mild weather.
The current Group 22 battery doesn't take up all the space in the Slee mount--length is about at max, but I could probably go another 1" of height (9") and another 1.5" of depth (7" vs. 5.5").
Definitely want a true deep-cycle, as I only use this battery for low-amp applications (e-locker relay, fridge, USB chargers, etc), but haven't yet found anything with more than 60AH that'll fit. Anyone have any secrets?
Alternatively, I can slap a 100A flexible solar panel on the car top carrier and run that to the REDARC, which would probably give me more time between charges required. . . I'll do that if 60AH is the best I'm going to be able to do.