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  1. 29th August 2010, 09:16 AM #1
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    Orbital Batteries ?

    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-...l-battery.html
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  2. 29th August 2010, 01:32 PM #2
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    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.
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  3. 29th August 2010, 02:03 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    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
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    and higher heat tolerance.
    Under the seat of a 130 they should last forever , considering 6 years under the bonnet of my RRC.
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    Tombie - so are the CAT ones cranking only or combined cranking/cycle.

    and where do you get 'em from ?
    It's not broken. It's "Carbon Neutral".


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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    Tombie - so are the CAT ones cranking only or combined cranking/cycle.

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