This is always a great conversation.
If you are going to get a lot of use out of them, choose the battery with the highest reserve capacity or highest amp hours. The less you discharge a battery and recharge it back to 100% (cycle) the longer the battery will last. This is very important.
Here's the stats on the Interstate Batteries.
https://www.interstatebatteries.com/recreation-vehicles/marine-batteries/deep-cycle
https://www.interstatebatteries.com/recreation-vehicles/marine-batteries/dual-purpose
AGMs do have a lot of pros vs LA batteries, but I don't think they are always applicable.
AGM pros over LA
' much less discharge between cycles
' faster recovery from large amp draw
' much more durable
' faster charging
' can be mounted in any orientation(layed on their side)
If these pros are worth $100 to you, by all means get them.
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I bought the group 29 LA batteries from Interstate because of their reserve capacity. I had to make room to make them fit but it was worth it. They aren't much bigger than the 27s in physical size. Less than an inch in each direction.
I think the Optima batteries are worth the extra money.
Purchased an Optima Red for my SUV, it was a great battery and lasted many years.
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I typically wait until the battery dies before replacing, but was a little more proactive with my last replacement. Had a ski trip planned and knew the battery was weak.
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