BudJ
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locoqueso wrote:Bought two Optima D34 batteries for $352.20 shipped from AdvanceAutoParts.com using promo code BATX
I don't understand, but I'm mostly ignorant - please assist.
Since you purchased 2, it appears that you purchased them as coach batteries, not for the vehicle.
If so, it appears that the appropriate batteries would be the 'Blue Top' Optima, not the 'Yellow Top'. Please explain.
Thanks.
Bud
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Our Costco has Optima batteries usually quite cheaper than the NAPA store. Not sure if they have them at other stores.
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BudJ
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locoqueso wrote:@BudJ: The Optima FAQ has information on the difference between Yellow and Blue tops...
Note: The difference between BlueTop and YellowTop deep cycle batteries is that BlueTop batteries have both automotive (SAE) posts and threaded posts, while YellowTops (other than D31T) only have SAE posts.
If you ever get confused on the color tops just remember: if it has a dark gray case then it is a starting battery; if it has a light gray case then it is a deep cycle (dual purpose) battery.
I ordered two YellowTops with light gray cases to use as deep cycles for the coach. The promo code only seems to work with the YellowTop and RedTop Optimas.
Understood, and thanks. But you did not quote all of the FAQ about the difference.
Nowhere does Optima say anything about the yellow top being used for Marine or RV applications, rather other applications that are not the average 'vehicle' applicaton. They provided a number of examples that are Not Marine or RV like.
The difference appears to be 'how' deep cycle, e.g. nowhere with the yellow top do you find what Optima cites about the blue top, "3x more recharges than a traditional battery".
Again, I know little other than what I've read. Maybe you have already spoken with Optima.
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Hello again locoqueso,
When I went to close the Optima window on my pc, I was asked about chatting. I asked about the yellow top vs blue top for RV applications. From that, I suggest that you contact Optima concerning using the yellow top with an RV.
The price appears good, but there Is a reason for the blue top.
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BudJ
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locoqueso wrote:Rats! Thanks for the heads up. I didn't speak with anyone at Optima. I just read through the info on their site.
Hopefully, it will work out for you.
Please get back to us.
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This is drifting off topic again 
Subject line is
"What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ?"
May want to start a battery topic in Tech Issues
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Back from Circleville flea market, Will unload & clean it out today, ran good, every thing working as it should, not bad for a 24 years old 1988 Dodge Xplorer.
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Admin wrote:This is drifting off topic again
Subject line is
"What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ?"
May want to start a battery topic in Tech Issues
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Hi Admin,
Seems to me that it is simply asking a question about someone has done with there class B RV. Or in this case, what they are about to do.
But then you did say "May want....."
Thanks for being here.
Bud
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