Thread: Is Optima still "the" second battery.

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi Scott, and yes, Fullriver are good batteries ( Very good batteries ), BUT, to gain the full benefit of the way my isolators work, you need a CRANKING style auxiliary battery.

This is where the Yellowtop batteries were ( emphasis on WERE ) good AGM batteries in that they were both a Deep Cycle battery and excellent Cranking battery.

The SSB HVT range of batteries are very similar. They are both a Cranking Battery and a Deep Cycle AGM.

Having a deep cycle battery as the auxiliary battery is self explanatory, but most people do not understand that also having a Cranking battery capability means a much faster recharge.

So you have both the Ampere Hours ( Ah ) capacity, but you also have the shorter drive time needed to recharge these batteries.

As I have pointed out in other threads, with my isolators, used with the correct type of auxiliary battery, and the most important factor, the high current capacity alternators Land Rovers have. Combine all three and you have the ultimate dual battery system, capable of replacing used battery capacity is as much as 6x faster than a DC/DC device.

This may sound like a promo for my gear ( and it is ) but it is important to know you to have have the correct battery type, to gain the best results.

This is why I have been promoting SSBs HVT range of batteries.

BTW, if anyone uses my Super Start Battery account, I do not get one cent from the sale. While they offered me a % of the sale, I opted for the maximum discount to go to the customer.

Thanks mate. I didn't know the OP was asking about second batteries for your systems. I was only thinking of second batteries for use with fridges etc more generally. The little Full River I have been using in a kayak, in salt water conditions, and to start a large ride on mower. Really abusing its capacities but its about 5 years old now and still going. Much like my 130amp hour Full River. Cheers

Hi Tim - well done.
PM sent re USI-160?
Cheers Gavin

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi Les and as others have posted, the best battery is either the SSB HVT50D or the HVT50LD.

The difference between the batteries is the location of the terminals.

All new kits are being supplied with a slightly longer cable between the isolator and the auxiliary battery's Positive ( + ) terminal.

With older kits, make sure you get the HVT-50D and it will fit perfectly.

Problem is, the is a slight shortage in some locations, of the HVT50D and you may only be able to get the HVT50LD, which will still fit but the cable may be a bit tight/short.

PLEASE NOTE, I now have a COD account, for my customers, setup with SUPER START BATTERIES.

Check out the website for the closest distributor and you should be able to get these batteries for around the $225 mark, depending on where you are located.

If you have a problem with the cost, contact me for the account details.

Thanks Tim,
That is timely as I am heading into Toowoomba in the morning to get one.
Les

Originally Posted by Tins

Dunno if you need worry, Lionel. You aren't looking for an AGM for that application. 6 volt batteries aren't so common these days, and the Optima red will probably be as good as anything else. Just keep the receipt...............

The Optima's were good when made in America, not so good now that they are made in Mexico.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

The Optima's were good when made in America, not so good now that they are made in Mexico.

Fully agree

Like everything these days nothing lasts like it used to

I had one last 15 years till the alternator cooked it (US made)
The past two have barely made it to five years before losing a cell
(Made in Mexico)
Just switched the second battery in the 110 to a SSB from the recommendations around here