Battery Poll
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Schattenjager
Expedition Leader
The last word on batteries: Odyssey
http://www.septechnologies.biz/inde...Category=595&gclid=COnRxYek544CFRcbWAodoQ7jBw
I have the 2150 and it is way beyond super mega overkill.
To answer your question - there is a lot of debate over Optima. I have had two that worked very well for me in the past. But now..... I am an Odyssey Man!
:gunt:
http://www.septechnologies.biz/inde...Category=595&gclid=COnRxYek544CFRcbWAodoQ7jBw
I have the 2150 and it is way beyond super mega overkill.
To answer your question - there is a lot of debate over Optima. I have had two that worked very well for me in the past. But now..... I am an Odyssey Man!
:gunt:
Robthebrit
Explorer
optima's are not terribly powerful and I would never use them as they are too expensive for what you get. I have heard people argue both ways, some hate them some swear by them.
I would have to agree that oddessy are good, I have 2150's (6 of them) in the camper, and they are working out great. I would personally say that Surette or Trojan are probably the best batteries you can get but they cost $$$. I have a trojan deep cycle in my other mog and I almost went with them for the camper but their group 31 is a fraction bigger than the 2150 and I would not of been able to fit all 6 of them.
YMMV
Rob
I would have to agree that oddessy are good, I have 2150's (6 of them) in the camper, and they are working out great. I would personally say that Surette or Trojan are probably the best batteries you can get but they cost $$$. I have a trojan deep cycle in my other mog and I almost went with them for the camper but their group 31 is a fraction bigger than the 2150 and I would not of been able to fit all 6 of them.
YMMV
Rob
Martyn
Supporting Sponsor, Overland Certified OC0018
We have been using DEKA batteries for a while now. There performance has been excellent and the price is good.
Deka has their own smelter so they can recycle the lead from used batteries and have avoided the price increases most battery manufacturers have faced with an increase in the price of lead.
Deka has their own smelter so they can recycle the lead from used batteries and have avoided the price increases most battery manufacturers have faced with an increase in the price of lead.
I'm running a yellow top for ~6 months with no issue yet.
mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
I am currently using a commercial version of the Odyessey which is under the brand name of Genesys. Personally, I would never choose another battery other then the Odyessey line for my truck anymore. Not only does it have amazing reserve, it performs perfectly down to -35C.
Pete
Pete
7wt
Expedition Leader
This may sound dumb but I bought an Odyssey for my Taco and had to return it because it didn't fit properly. The problem was with the negative cable, it didn't reach the terminals because the battery was a front post model. I am sure I could have moved the ground wire by redrilling it and moving it forward but even so, there didn't seem to be enough slack in the negative cable to do so. I dropped a Duralast in it instead because I really needed a battery that day. I am about dumb as a bad of cut hair when it comes to electrical stuff so I opted for a direct fit. I figured one day I would get someone to help me do a dual battery set up anyway.
calamaridog
Expedition Leader
They make different configurations. One of them would have fit, but I understand needing it the same day.
Schattenjager
Expedition Leader
7wt said:
That made me spit out my evening Earl Grey. That is too funny - even if I know better!
texas taco
Adventurer
I have an Odyssey to. It powerful and small enough for two in the factory location. Will at Sierra Expeditions can get you set up..
7wt
Expedition Leader
calamaridog said:
I called their tech department and the said they didn't have anything that would work. Both the stock battery and the Odyssey had left positive, the stock battery had read terminals and the Odyssey had fronts. To me it looked like the ground wire screwed to the side of the fenfer was he ofender but there still didn't seem to have the lenght in the negative side to stretch. Again, I know there is something I am missing.
VikingVince
Explorer
Another excellent brand that hasn't been mentioned here (and maybe less known in the offroad community) is Lifeline AGM's.
http://www.lifelinebatteries.com/marinebatteries.php
I believe Scott Brady was using them and they were an EW sponsor. I know he picked up one or two from a distributor here in southern CA. I've used the Lifeline 31T as my auxillary battery (for my fridge) for three years and have had no problems. I love the 105 amp hours...which is what you need if you like to basecamp in one place for extended periods.
http://www.lifelinebatteries.com/marinebatteries.php
I believe Scott Brady was using them and they were an EW sponsor. I know he picked up one or two from a distributor here in southern CA. I've used the Lifeline 31T as my auxillary battery (for my fridge) for three years and have had no problems. I love the 105 amp hours...which is what you need if you like to basecamp in one place for extended periods.
elcoyote
Supporting Sponsor, Overland Certified OC0004
We initially used Optimas in our trailers until we started to see cell failures. This may be coincidental but it started after there was a change of ownership at Optima.
Since then have used both Lifeline and Deka group 31 deep cycle batteries in our trailers with 100% success. Both are valve regulated AGM batteries that require zero maintenance and no venting. The Optimas while being AGM are not valve regulated and still require venting. In our tests the Deka & Lifeline have performed equally well powering fridges and inverters for long periods of time and they both recover well from deep discharges. We maintain charges on these batteries with 5 amp float chargers and solar controllers. The main advantages we have seen over the Optima batteries is the greater amp hours as mention by BajaTaco as well as faster recharging rates due to the thicker lead plates used by Lifeline and Deka. We switched to Deka last year as the lead market became volatile. Deka was able to hold pricing whereas the Lifelines went up in price. The reason Deka can hold stable pricing is because they own their own smelter and plastics recycling facility...proving that recycling is good not only for the environment but for business as well.
Since then have used both Lifeline and Deka group 31 deep cycle batteries in our trailers with 100% success. Both are valve regulated AGM batteries that require zero maintenance and no venting. The Optimas while being AGM are not valve regulated and still require venting. In our tests the Deka & Lifeline have performed equally well powering fridges and inverters for long periods of time and they both recover well from deep discharges. We maintain charges on these batteries with 5 amp float chargers and solar controllers. The main advantages we have seen over the Optima batteries is the greater amp hours as mention by BajaTaco as well as faster recharging rates due to the thicker lead plates used by Lifeline and Deka. We switched to Deka last year as the lead market became volatile. Deka was able to hold pricing whereas the Lifelines went up in price. The reason Deka can hold stable pricing is because they own their own smelter and plastics recycling facility...proving that recycling is good not only for the environment but for business as well.
