96 Dodge 3500 V10

37chief · Feb 24, 2019

My Dodge needs a battery. Will a deep cycle battery be of any benefit, or will it be a hindrance? Stan

T in NE · Feb 24, 2019

A marine/rv battery would be ok. Deep cycle batteries don't like to be charged constantly.

If you want more cca, can you stick a passenger side battery tray in it, or is that space already occupied?

37chief · Feb 24, 2019

The space may be there. I will take a look. Stan

SVcummins · Feb 24, 2019

I have two group 31 batteries in a 98 dodge diesel 1150 ca and 850 cca have to modify the battery boxes a little to get them to fit but they will . I would Think for a gas engine in your climate the biggest battery that will fit in the box would be fine

T in NE · Feb 24, 2019

I thought of suggesting that, too, but didnt know if there was hood clearance for a 31.

shinnery · Feb 24, 2019

Both my '96 2500 V10s are running a single 31 in the stock location.

Steve@Advance · Feb 24, 2019

Typically, a deep cycle battery will have high reserve amps (long slow draw), and low cold crank amps (sudden high amp demand).

The numbers will be on the battery.

Your owners manual should show the CCA requirements for your truck. If the deep cycle is close, it will work. But if it is below the requirements, it may have problems supplying enough amps for starting, especially in cold weather.

coshoo · Feb 25, 2019

If you already have the deep cycle battery laying around and want to avoid buying a battery, it will probably work OK, but you'd be better off with a conventional battery.

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