Accessory battery replacement.

[Leotje Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Leotje]

G'day people,I'm looking for advice on what battery to use for the accessories side of my dual battery setup.The previous two batteries I used in this position were just Heavy Duty Exide 720's . They did the job well ,however I'm only averaging 4-5yrs out of them (this may be good?) @ approx $170.00 a pop.
I need a replacement again, and figure there may be a more suitable battery out there for this application.I only run a 40ltr Engel and some lighting off this side and more often than not the car sits idle.Durability,longevity performance and price are the criteria.(not asking much!)
Thanks for any input.Leo.

[Chriso57 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chriso57]

Re: Accessory battery replacement.

I'm only averaging 4-5yrs out of them

Mate thats not bad going. I think whatever you have been using keep using them...!

Chriso

[ozwapet2 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close ozwapet2]

Re: Accessory battery replacement.

I just use the Exide Extreme as a second battery - same use as yours basically, getting about 4-5 years too.
Don't see any reason to go to anything fancier. Can pick one up anywhere for less than $200 if it goes crook - thats $40 a year, not too bad.

I chose the Extreme because it has both a CCA rating and a amp hour rating. ( which I take to mean it can handle both starting and light cycling )

[fishfinder Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close fishfinder]

Re: Accessory battery replacement.

I'm only averaging 4-5yrs out of them

Mate thats not bad going. I think whatever you have been using keep using them...!

Chriso

Totally agree I am lucky to get 18 months out of my boat Battery,if only I could push start it,it would save me $$$$

[Leotje Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Leotje]

Re: Accessory battery replacement.

Thanks fellas,that's the direction I'll probably go again,the RAA here deliver and install a fresh'n and the price is competative too.