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Re: [A/S] Boondocking Battery specs, which is most important?



CCA means Cold Cranking Amps. I believe this is a standard rating system for
automotive batteries. I have Optima yellow caps and they are rated at 65 amp
hours. This doesn't sound like a lot but the charge seems to last forever. I
installed three in my 59 Ambassador International. They don't need to be
vented outside as no gasses are produced during the charge process. I
believe the blue caps are designed as a starting battery and not to be used
in a "deep discharge" scenario.
Colin