What is the difference between an “automotive” and a “deep-cycle” battery?
An “automotive” type battery, like in your car, is designed to provide a “heavy load” (like during starting) for a short period of time and to be recharged continuously. A “deep-cycle” battery is designed to be slowly discharged (like during camping) and recharged over and over. While an “automotive” battery will work in an RV, the life expectancy is very short compared to the “deep-cycle” battery which was designed for this type of use.
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