Batteries
#1
12-29-2012, 01:01 PM
Batteries
Just had to buy a new battery as was wondering what everyone else uses.
I bought one from advanced auto parts middle grade, silver model 88.00
would like an optima but can see spending 200.00 plus
I bought one from advanced auto parts middle grade, silver model 88.00
would like an optima but can see spending 200.00 plus
#2
12-29-2012, 01:59 PM
i really dont see the whole draw of those optima batteries unless you have a space issue and need to mount it sideways or plan on rolling your vehicle over. i hear so many issues with them. ive had great luck with interstate batteries. had one for about 7 years until the wire grounded out on the manifold causing it to burn out.
#3
12-29-2012, 02:16 PM
Get the highest reserve capacity and cold cranking amps that you can afford, don't go cheap when it comes to batteries.
I have 2 blue top, (marine) Optima batteries connected in paralell for my 55 amp trolling motor. Went just over 10 miles, (according to my GPS) and barely put a dent in them, and they're almost 7 years old! Haven't had any experience with the red or yellow tops, but if they're anything like the blue tops, they're worth the price.
I have 2 blue top, (marine) Optima batteries connected in paralell for my 55 amp trolling motor. Went just over 10 miles, (according to my GPS) and barely put a dent in them, and they're almost 7 years old! Haven't had any experience with the red or yellow tops, but if they're anything like the blue tops, they're worth the price.
#4
12-29-2012, 02:16 PM
Thats funny you say that about interstate, thats what I just got rid of. Have had 2 sets of them in our floor scrubber at work and all of them have crapped out early. Maybe just bad luck
#5
12-29-2012, 11:50 PM
I just got a Mastercraft 850 CCA for my fullsize for 130 bucks. The name brand one was the same specs and 190 bucks... both have 3 year warrantys. The mastercraft has top posts on it too, so boosting wont be such a PITA getting the clamps to hold on.
Captain, 2 batteries in parrallel will give you 4x the life of a single battery would. The fish store guys stress to use 2 batteries for trolling motors for that reason.
Captain, 2 batteries in parrallel will give you 4x the life of a single battery would. The fish store guys stress to use 2 batteries for trolling motors for that reason.
#6
12-31-2012, 05:02 PM
ive had my Optima yellow top for 5 years and still going strong. Pulled it from my totaled blazer and put in the Bravada.
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