small battery

[del]

Hi all

Would like to put a small battery in the jelly belly. I know the deep cycle is what I want, but I plan on a light in the galley, and one (maybe two) in the cabin. Is there a deep cycle battery the size of a lawn mower, or should I just run a lawn mower battery? Will leave the space so the next guy can put in a standard battery, but for my use I simply do not need it.

del

p.s. will run a 110 volt system, that may be used during the build, and by the next person who owns this trailer (after I die).

[len19070]

Del
For limited lighting, I have used batteries like these ;

E-bay battery

They are a rechargrable battery, small inexpensive but they don't last very long. 2-3 hours a charge. They are "throw aways" in that you will probably only get 1 to 1 1/2 years use out of them, Not the greatest....But for just lighting...there fine.

Happy Trails

Len

[EZ]

Another option is a replacement battery for a computer UPS. You can get 18 amp/hr for about $32. Or more juice for more money. They are pretty small. Here's a for instance:

http://www.batterywholesale.com/battery-store/proddetail.html?prodID=235
Ed

[madjack]

Optima sells a 45-50AH battery that is 9x9x5...about half the size of a standard battery...they work great...the drawback is that they cost about 140 bucks on your doorstep....
madjack

[Gerdo]

Just buy a car "Jump Pack". http://www.partsamerica.com/productdeta ... yCode=3013 It will give you a battery and a charger. Either leave it in the case or open it and junk what you don't need.

[josephhanson]

If you happen upon an old electric scooter, they have two 12 volt batteries in them. Also model airplanes are started with a rechargeable 12 volt sealed battery. A couple ideas for your search.
Joe

[dguff]

I have used a Sears DieHard wheelchair battery for years. It is the size of a lawnmower battery but is deep cycle. It says AMG wheelchair on the case and is model # 27141.

Jerome

[Steve_Cox]

I used a small sealed gel battery in my tear from West Marine about $90.

[del]

Hi all.

All sound like good ideas, I do have some time to decide. Figured I should ask early, rather than just before I head out the door to buy it.

Thank you for your input, it is appreciated.
del