[C320-list] 4D Batteries

[Chris Burti]

When I did my research Exide 4-D Comm (lead acid commercial truck battery) had the closest specifications to the OEM marine deep cycle battery that came from the factory. A lot cheaper than AGM. I got 10 years of service out of them. 

I planned on going to four Trojan 6v and even fabricated a pair of stainless trays to accommodate their slightly longer length. We sold her and they are now collecting dust in my shop lol

Best Regards,
Chris Burti
Former C-320#867

> On Apr 14, 2024, at 11:04 AM, Jeffrey Brown via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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> Can someone recommend the best brand and option for new 4D batteries. Trying to find something that can allow us to use the refrigerator for more than a day or two, or is that never going to be possible no matter the brand. Don’t want to install solar, not worth it for us we only do long trips maybe once a year. We have hull 74 1994 and still has original charger/inverter, does that have something to do with it? Anyway, anxious to hear some feedback.
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> Jeff Brown
> 949-350-5123