GeeTee posted:

Hi Truckster, Winch is a Warn Magnum 9000 fitted to Prado 3l turbo diesel. Had an Exide Extreme but died after about a year, no reason ... not over or under charged, used for Chescold and thats about it.

GeeTee

Mad Dog (Victoria) posted:

Maybe been cycled too deeply once too often. Thats the problem, cranking batts don't like a deep discharge, need a deep cycle for that but some find they accept a charge too slow. Hybrid batts which I think the extreme is don't do anything very well. Don't you get a 2yr warranty with it.

Truckster (Vic) posted:

Mate I 4b with has had his 2 yrs, not a problem...

Mad Dog (Victoria) posted:

Would depend on how it's used. I couldn't imagine it lasting long if deep cycled often. I thought my blasted cranking battery was in good nick also till yesterday when it failed. I suspect a mechanical failure from vibrations. I'm pleased it went south, just a cheapo that came with the vehicle.

GeeTee posted:

Thanks Steve, Thats the way I was thinking. Guy's that fitted the winch gave me the option of either .. their call was the secondary. Will swap over tomorrow, leads are long enough.

GeeTee

GeeTee posted:

Thanks for the tip. Makes sense to keep the engine going ! !

GeeTee

Cruza posted:

Are there any safety issues with keeping the engine running while using the winch? I thought it would make sense to leave it running but thought that was too obvious and must be unsafe or not recommended?

Member -Bob & Lex (Sydney) posted:

Just have someone steering