Power crank Batteries

Submitted: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 01:18

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Member- Rox

Has anyone heard of Power crank batteries? I can buy (new) 100amp deep cycle batteries for $120 + gst each in Perth from the wholsaler. sounds & looks good. I plan to put 2 of them in the camper thats 200amp for the $ of other brands(130amp). Life expectancy ? I think I'll give e'm a try.Around Oz 06/2004

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Reply By: Autolec - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 09:43

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 09:43

Having more than 100 amp battery is not always a good move
Two batteries should be avoided if possible
Do not buy the battery until you are ready to leave
Why do you want or think you need 2 x 100 amp batteries

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Follow Up By: Gerry - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 13:06

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 13:06

Please elaborate on your comments as I am interested... I have a Jayco Finch with 2 batteries - one sealed cell under the seat inside as per standard Jayco installation and another (cheaper car battery) on the drawbar. I have a rotary switch to select either one or the other and I simply alternate the usage and charging as required. I find 2 batteries very handy if I'm camped for say 3 or 4 days - I can simply swap to the other battery when needed and this avoids having to hook up to the car just to top the charge up. I know it's a bit of a manual system but it has worked well for me for a couple of years now. When at home, I trickle charge the batteries occasionaly via a time switch.

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Follow Up By: William - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 13:42

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 13:42

Nothing wrong with a good manual system
If you camp for 3 to 4 days then 2 batteries would be good if you have no other method of charging them.

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Follow Up By: Autolec - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 13:48

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 13:48

Looks like you know what you are doing and for camping for an extended period 2 batteries are better than one. A manual system if setup correctly will work well.

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Follow Up By: Member- Rox - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 19:25

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 19:25

Autolec
"Why do you want or think you need 2 x 100 amp batteries" because I plan to stop in places for up to 1 week. 40Lt Engel + 2x11wfluros = about 50amp/Day. Discharging 200 amps 50% is better than 100amp discharge 100% if I stay shorter.Around Oz 06/2004

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Reply By: David N. - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 10:46

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 10:46

Sounds good to me!
I currently have 2 x 75 amp/hour batteries which are getting tired (5yrs old!!).
Am about to upgrade and will try to go for 2x 100 A/H and am looking around as we speak- have to do something before the end of the month. I've been offered some Trojans at a bloody good price but WAY dearer than that!
I'd rather have more A/H and flatten them less, as that's the best way to extend their life. (other killers are heat and vibration- vibration being the hardest thing to avoid.....)
Cheers

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Reply By: Bruce from Budget Signs - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 12:04

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 12:04

Rox
dont know much about the bateries them self as they are an eastern states company only recently here in wa if its the orrong rd branch your dealing with the people who run it have been in batery business for many years & seem to know what they are on about i have got my batteries from them for the last umpteen years with no problems & always at a reseonable price

Regards bruceBudget Signs

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