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  • What battery do you have?

    I searched and couldn't find a similar thread....

    I'm interested in finding out what batteries people have installed. I'm fitting a dual battery system (ARB or Redarc) and will be replacing my cranking battery and also need a battery for the camper trailer. I understand the Ranox charging method however I am looking to keep things as simple as possible. I've been told the ACDelco batteries http://acdelco.com.au/batteries_smf.html are able to charge on lower voltages and recharge quicker than other batteries therefore suited to the Prado alternator. I was thinking of fitting Optimas under the bonnet but now I might fit these.
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    Re: What battery do you have?

    Howdy D4D

    Main battery in our bus is the original battery and the aux. battery is an Exide Extreme. The charging voltage is a big issue for us due to the limited use the prado gets we often have low batteries. I often have to charge the batteries with a battery charger or take the solar cell off and leave the cell outside in the sun. This month the car has only done 100kms this was stop start stuff so the last time we went to start the car it was just turning over and had enough to fire. I hadn't charged them for awhile so it took a few days on the charger to get em both back to a charged state.(had the fridge on one day hence the aux. was low) The car has needed jumping 4 or 5 times since purchased, i am frustrated with the lower charging voltage and believe with a higher charge voltage we wouldn't have so many issues. Even on a longer run the batteries still don't get a full charge. (my thoughts).
    Sorry to get off topic i get on my soapbox now and again.
    Cheers
    Steve
    Lightforce 240Blitz driving lights, Rear hitch recovery point, GME tx3400 uhf, 64watt Uni-Solar cell, ARB CKMA12 Air compressor. all awaiting new vehicle to be delivered so they can be remounted.

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    • #3
      Re: What battery do you have?

      You will never get great performance from any battery by using a simple solenoid in a D4D and battery life expectancy will be dramatically reduced.
      Do yourself a favour and put in a Ranox with an AGM battery mounted in the rear.It will only cost slightly more and this will be recouped in the increased battery life.
      Leachy
      EX-Prado Owner

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      • #4
        Re: What battery do you have?

        Looking at replacing my 2nd battery. Any thoughts? I run a 40l Engel and camp a bit. 2-3 nights max. found this one on fleabay

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        • #5
          Re: What battery do you have?

          I use Exide Extreme as my second battery with the original OEM still as main battery.
          I use a Traxide SC-40 controller.
          I haven't encountered any issues yet.
          Cheers, Wayne

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          • #6
            Re: What battery do you have?

            Originally posted by D4D
            I searched and couldn't find a similar thread....

            I'm interested in finding out what batteries people have installed.
            There is this thread:
            What deep cycle battery do you use?
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            • #7
              Re: What battery do you have?

              Originally posted by Schaffer
              Originally posted by D4D
              I searched and couldn't find a similar thread....

              I'm interested in finding out what batteries people have installed.
              There is this thread:
              What deep cycle battery do you use?
              Thanks Scaffer, spent a bit of searching just to find this thread. Search button is a bit pedantic

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