Orbital Batteries ?

[VladTepes]

Looks as if one of my batteries may need replacing.
I have Exide Oribtals in there at the moment and up until now haven;t had any dramas with them - they seem like good batteries.

1. Given that I'll eventually be running a three battery set up (Traxides SC-80) and a winch...

Ignoring the 3rd battery for now (which will be a deep cycle at the rear of the vehicle) - what should I be looking at for the main batteries.
The ones I have at the moment are labelled cranking/.deep cycle (seem to be a dual purpose battery).

What are other people using ?

I DO want maintenance free batteries, so lead-acid ones are not an option thanks.



and Yes I've seen this thread but it's somewhat dated now.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/22525-exide-orbital-battery.html

[PhilipA]

Chinese AGMs have by far the most energy density with an N70 size having about 90-105AH. Fullriver 105AH at $299 on the internet is my pick at the moment.
My Absorbed power 90AH is now 6 years old and going OK .
I will replace with a Fullriver 105AH.
Regards Philip A

[Tombie]

I DO want maintenance free batteries, so lead-acid ones are not an option thanks.

My Lead-Acid "Catapillar" batteries are Maintenance Free...
Sealed case (with vents like AGM) stronger grids and higher heat tolerance.

For $105 from CAT I'm not changing anytime soon :cool:

[PhilipA]

and higher heat tolerance.

Under the seat of a 130 they should last forever , considering 6 years under the bonnet of my RRC.
Regards Philip A

[VladTepes]

Tombie - so are the CAT ones cranking only or combined cranking/cycle.

and where do you get 'em from ?

[VladTepes]

Tombie - so are the CAT ones cranking only or combined cranking/cycle.

and where do you get 'em from ?
ahem ? clears throat -- tombie ?

[abaddonxi]

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