Gel Batteries

[(Nobody You Know)]

I'm sure this has come up somewhere in distant past but it would take days for me to find it - thanks for understanding.
I am considering replacing my group 8D lead acid batteries with gel batteries. My late model Charles battery charger has an optional switch over for gel and gas mat. Frankly, I cannot think of one reason not to do this but, as always, I'm missing something. Any and all comments will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill

 

[SKYCHENEY]

We had a set of Gel cells in a motorhome and they lasted 10 years before replacement. These were just for the inverter bank. I have no idea how they would do in a starting application.

 

[captddis]

I took 6 Gel 8d'S out of a GB this past winter, they were 10 years and still tested good !

 

[tom5518]

One of my friends has a 1999 Tiara 41 with the original gel batteries and they still test good.

 

[(Nobody You Know)]

Thanks guys! Decision's made.
Bill