Tailgate Generators - Deep Cycle Battery Option

[MSPClone210]

I have been reading up on some older forums on the debate between tailgate generators vs. the deep cycle marine battery use. I am currently debating which path to go...

Last season I invested in this Duracell Powerpack.

https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...a=X&ei=TvsUUpDyOKaR2wX8sYDICw&ved=0CF0Q8wIwAA

I didn't want to spend the coin on a generator, since the only use if for my stereo receive. If I purchased a deep cycle marine battery and hooked it up to this powerpack...would it last longer? I got about 2-3hrs of play time before the powerpack would be drained...any help/advice would help.

Also understand that the generator is probably the best way to go, but I don't really feel like 1,000+ bucks is worth it.

 

[VTXCyRyD]

I have been reading up on some older forums on the debate between tailgate generators vs. the deep cycle marine battery use. I am currently debating which path to go...

Last season I invested in this Duracell Powerpack.

https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...a=X&ei=TvsUUpDyOKaR2wX8sYDICw&ved=0CF0Q8wIwAA

I didn't want to spend the coin on a generator, since the only use if for my stereo receive. If I purchased a deep cycle marine battery and hooked it up to this powerpack...would it last longer? I got about 2-3hrs of play time before the powerpack would be drained...any help/advice would help.

Also understand that the generator is probably the best way to go, but I don't really feel like 1,000+ bucks is worth it.

If it's just for a stereo I would guess about 5-8 hours depending on the size. I built a cooler stereo this summer and run a size 24 deep cell. Its a 240 watt stereo and drives a couple of 6x9s. It will last around 6 hours on a charge. And that isn't running the battery dry, its just running it down to 12.2 volts or 50%. Draining the deep cycle completely will ruin it if done too often. I would guess it would last for over 12 hours if I discharged it all the way down to 11.8

 

[MSPClone210]

5-8 of additional hours would be great!

Anyone else have any experience with the deep cycle batteries? If so, let me know how you set yours up

 

[EJ4CY]

Just build one of these and use your phone or MP3 player for tunes. 16 hours of pure joy!
1 deep cycle 1 amp speakers xover and you are set. Or really simple math to calculate how many amps your receiver draws. But the cooler is way more fun.