Largest standard size battery DEEP CYCLE

Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 21:08
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Hi All,

I am looking for the largest standard size battery that i can fit into the normal black battery box from any Autoparts store.

The battery is to go on a camper trailer and of the deep cycle style. My current battery is a 75AMP hour battery and i would like to run a larger one if i can source one.

Any info on brands and sizes and where i can get one would be hugely appreciated.

I am located in Melbourne.

Thanks

Mark
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Reply By: Crackles - Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 21:41

Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 21:41
Mark, I have a 115 amp hour battery from Trojan that would probably fit in the standard battery box but believe it has now been superseded with a larger capacity in the same case. Have a look at their web site, check the dimensions then give the Ozi distributor a call to check availability. They aren't cheap but are one of the best.
Trojan batteries

Cheers Craig..........
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Follow Up By: ACDC - Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 21:43

Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 21:43
You can still get the 115ah but the 130ah is the same case size
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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 22:43

Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 22:43
You may want to look at the Full River range of AGM's

The 120 a/h one...

HGL 120-12B 12v 120a/h 331Lx175Wx214H 35.00kg
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Reply By: MichaelR - Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 23:15

Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 at 23:15
Hey Mark,
How long are those boxes? If they are only 300mm then the largest capacity deep cycle will be about 100AH. I got one from Ariel batteries in Clifton Hill although I think Autobahn have them. About $135. Going well.
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Reply By: OMN - Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 at 09:15

Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 at 09:15
Thanks for the responses guys, will go and check them out shortly. Might take the battery box with me as the box fits into a metal cradles and unless i want to start welding it has to fit in the box so better to be safe than sorry as they say.
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Follow Up By: Ray Bates - Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 at 09:35

Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 at 09:35
Why does it have to be a 'Battery Box" My Trojan is in a well ventilated tool box. Purchased from SCAP and modified to suit
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Reply By: OMN - Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 at 10:52

Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 at 10:52
Only reasonm it has to be a battery box is that the exisitng battery is already in a battery box and the tray that the box sits on is made to the size of the box.

If i alter the size of the box i have to start altering the tray size and that means cutting metal and weldign which i was hoping not to do.

I figured if i can source a 100 -130 AMP hour battery that fits i have added somewhere between 30% to 90% capacity to what i currently have with minimal fuss and bother and that would be a good outcome.

If ir eally needed to i could also take the old battery away as a back up if i thgought i was gogin for a long time, i wish.

Mark
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Reply By: Member - Steve & Paula - Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 23:27

Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 23:27
Hi OMN,

I had a 75 AH battery on the camper trailer until last Christmas. I replaced it with a 115 AH Trojan. The Trojan fits into a standard battery box replacing my old battery without any problems.

Cheers

Steve
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