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    Posted: 20 Jun 2019 at 6:34pm
It is. The more detailed description on The B+ web site lists it as such.
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GC2 is the standard size for a 200-ish AH 6V gold cart battery, so the Duracell Ultra 215 is probably a GC2 case size. 
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Originally posted by Mirado

That's the place I was just looking at!  There is a store near me.  The GC2 isn't listed, but they have the Duracell Ultra, 215Ah
Those are the ones I bought. They have been performing well. As with any flooded battery, they do require maintenance to make sure the electrolyte level stays above the plates. If they were not so expensive, I would get one of the battery watering systems to make the task easier. As it is, I redesigned my battery lock-down system to allow for easier access so it isn't so bad now. The V1 system was a real pain.
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Originally posted by StephenH

Likewise, I have the Duracell GC2 batteries which I got at Batteries Plus Bulbs. I was able to get a military discount there that covered the cost of the core charge. Smile

That's the place I was just looking at!  There is a store near me.  The GC2 isn't listed, but they have the Duracell Ultra, 215Ah
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Likewise, I have the Duracell GC2 batteries which I got at Batteries Plus Bulbs. I was able to get a military discount there that covered the cost of the core charge. Smile
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Thanks, Vann.  I know there are a lot of choices out there, and it is good to know what options that others are satisfied with.  -- Doug
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Not Stephen, but I will answer--
we have 2 Duracell GC-2 batteries (golf cart, 6 volt) that we purchased at sam's club. If i remember correctly, they were about $110 each and have 210amp hours each
they have served us well and I anticipate they will continue to do so
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Thanks for the suggestions.  I'm considering a battery system upgrade at some point.   BTW, StephenH, what brand of 6v batteries do you use?
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  When I was searching for a battery cut off switch I preferred one made in the USA and I found one that was used for race cars. It was in the Vibe and I sold the Vibe and do not remember the name of it. And the switch in the Vibe was mounted inside the camper out of the weather.
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I use one like Riotkayak284 uses. I have it mounted in the cover of one of my two 6V battery boxes. It is durable and does not have a key that can get lost. It is waterproof. It has held up very well for the 3+ years we have had it installed.You can find a picture of it somewhere (I don't remember which post) in my mods. It looks slightly different from the one in the link above. It is a BEP Battery Switch. The price has increased so a similar model can be had for less. You will need to get a cable to connect from the battery post to the terminal on the switch also. You can order one or find one locally at an auto parts store.
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