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

Working like a charm!

If you’re fitting in the factory box you’ll need to make a different hold down bracket (ally angle) as the factory unit won’t fit over it properly.

Other than that they’re going strong.

I have recently replaced one of my 2 Optimas with a HVT 50 because the top of the 3 year old Optma is crinkle cut. My second Optima is around 2 years old & is going the same way. No more Optima for me.

That was on your advice Tombie. Welcome back.

I’m running the SSB in one of Tims battery trays (USI-160 kit). It fits this without any modifications. I’ve only had it for about eight months, but have had no issues.

I ran a HVT-70D in my D2, it did need to be replaced under warranty at about 35 months as it had dropped to under 80% capacity. Warranty replacement was painless at my local dealer (Goodchilds in Perth).

I also have a HVT-86D in my camper trailer, this has had no issues and would be about 4 years old now.

My local battery guy had nothing good to say about optimas being used as a cycling battery. He sold me a red top as a cranking battery wouldn’t sell me one as a cycling. I ended up buying a ssb dry cell instead. No issues. Does sit about 1cm taller than the optimas tho.

Can anyone who has recently purchased the recommend the best place to purchase the SSB DryCell HVT-50D AGM.

Searching the inter web seems to indicate online is the way to go ?

Regards,
Richard

eBay

I tried batteriesdirect but cancelled the order after 6 weeks of waiting. Bought mine locally in Brisbane albeit for a bit more than the cost of the online battery.