ka6uup Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I have a 91 Toyota Itasca rv. Based on comments here I went to Walmart and bought one of their Everstart Maxx batteries. After about 3-4 months 2 cells shorted and I went back to get a replacement. Unfortunately they had discontinued that battery and insisted they would not refund my money but I had to take a substitute battery. I did so and performance has been marginal. We are planning in a trip back east and I would like to pick up a better battery. What are some of the choices?? Thanks, Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoDoug Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I have had a lifelong policy of simply stuffing the largest battery in the battery box that will fit in all my vehicles. Google an automotive battery sizing guide chart and it will also provide the connection locations and type to guide you in your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Worst to best battery technology, FLA $$(flooded lead acid) comes in 3 types... Automotive start, Combo Marine Start-deep cycle, true deep cycle (golf cart) 50% safe max life discharge AGM $$$(adsorbed glass mat) comes in auto start and deep cycle 70-80% max discharge LifePo4 $$$ (Lithium) NOT for starting, great for deep cycle. 100% max discharge Ease of install worst to best. LifePo4. "They" make "plug n play" LFP batteries, 100AH GP size 24. BUT factory converter will only charge to 80%, a deeply discharged places a heavy load on the factory alternator. Proper install $$$ includes a new converter, or solar, and a DC 2 DC charger to protect the alternator. AGM and FLA are equal truly plug n play. Just get the biggest one that will fit in your battery box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I've always bought the Everstart Maxx both for deep cycle and engine starting batteries. Always lasted a very long time. Last summer I bought a regular Everstart deep cycle because the Maxx was no longer available. I haven't had any problems with it. I think the down grade was warranty related. People use them in boats and drain them completely and a 3 year warranty is too long for something so easy to abuse. They still make the Maxx for car starting batteries. First one in my Sunrader was 11 years old when I finally needed to replace it. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctgriffi Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 The Maxx starting battery in my Warrior was also 11 years old when I finally replaced this year. Not so sure it was even really dead/gone at that point… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoDoug Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I'll second, er third the Everstart MAXX at Walmart. Good battery - did well in the last test I looked at 5 years ago, plus great return policies. I literally have 9 of these in various vehicles I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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