Thread: Optima D34 Yellow top or SSB DryCell HVT-50D AGM

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi Falcon, the HVT-50D is still the largest battery you can fit and still fit the cover back on.

Thanks for the info drivesafe, much appreciated.

Cheers!

further UPDATE:

Have now had a chance to fit off the Traxide DBS properly using the SSB 70LD battery.
Also took the opportunity to install a 200W solar panel and Redarc SRP0240 20A solar regulator while I was at it .. along with cabling for my HF radio.
I wanted to keep the solar cabling as short as possible so elected to run the cable onto the side of the platform rack .. in through the front right rail assembly and down the inside of the 'A' pillar cover to the drivers side ABS compartment.
The regulator is sitting 'snugly' against the front edge with a couple of pieces of HD foam rubber to assist with cushioning.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I have an 85ah AGM in mine with a hole cut in the lid.

That's not a hole cut in the lid ..... that's a piece of lid around a hole!!

Originally Posted by rapserv

further UPDATE:

Have now had a chance to fit off the Traxide DBS properly using the SSB 70LD battery.
Also took the opportunity to install a 200W solar panel and Redarc SRP0240 20A solar regulator while I was at it .. along with cabling for my HF radio.
I wanted to keep the solar cabling as short as possible so elected to run the cable onto the side of the platform rack .. in through the front right rail assembly and down the inside of the 'A' pillar cover to the drivers side ABS compartment.
The regulator is sitting 'snugly' against the front edge with a couple of pieces of HD foam rubber to assist with cushioning.

.. forgot to mention .. I also installed a 'low coolant alarm' and found a spot to fit the GME XRE microphone.
So .. it's been a reasonably constructive last few days.

Is the factory low coolant alarm not good enough? Has always worked a treat for me

Umm yeah. The D4 has a very effective low coolant alarm built in.

Originally Posted by rapserv

.. forgot to mention .. I also installed a 'low coolant alarm' and found a spot to fit the GME XRE microphone.
So .. it's been a reasonably constructive last few days.

Time to update your signature?

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Time to update your signature?

yes ... I've been thinking about doing exactly that.
I'm still going through a period of grief for the D2 though.