What Battery to buy

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:28

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12ian34

Hi, I have an offroad van and am looking to put a 100-150Ah battery of some sort into a 12volt system with solar panel.

Can anyone recommend what type or brand of battery would be best as far as tolerating vibration of off-road and economical pricing?

Thanks

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Reply By:- Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:29

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:29

...also its mounted inside the van, so i assume it needs to be sealed?

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Follow Up By: Mandrake - Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:41

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:41

What state are you in ?
Do you have an email address ?
What is your name ?

Rgds

Steve

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:13

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:13

What has that information got to do with the type of battery required???

Andrew

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Reply By: Maîneÿ . . .- Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:38

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 21:38

Look at only AGM Deep Cycle batteries
Brand depends on how deep your pockets are

Maîneÿ . . .

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Reply By:- Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 22:09

Sunday, Jul 19, 2009 at 22:09

I own a Kedron offroad van and have just recently gone through the process of replacing the 4 batteries inside the front boot area.

The batteries I chose are Full River 120 Ah sealed batteries. These have a very good reputation a have given other Kedron owners I know longevity when treated the correct way.

But yes, it will all depend on how deep your pockets are.

Cheers

Webby

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Follow Up By: Mandrake - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 09:40

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 09:40

second attempt ...

What state are you in ?
Do you have an email address ?
What is your name ?

Rgds Steve

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:53

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:53

Me thinks this is a different person Steve,

As he has 4 Fullriver 120AH Saeled Batteries ;))

Cheers Kev

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Follow Up By: Mandrake - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 12:02

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 12:02

That would make sense - God I hate Mondays at work !!

Looks like the original postER has postTED OFF !

33 Days to go ..

Cheers

Steve

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Follow Up By: 12ian34 - Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 14:24

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 at 14:24

Sorry guys, haven't posted off, just changed email adress and the system blocked me out for 48hours,
live in South Australia, Mclaren Vale and name is Ian

Ended up with a first start 120Ah AGM

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Reply By: Member - ross m (WA) - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 13:01

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 13:01

A lot of people,including me,have had a good run from the Delcor deep cycle battery.
A bit over $200 for a 100A

Ive have mine mounted on a landcruiser tray top and I have been over some really rough ground with it.
I have the battery mounted on some strips of rubber to cushion it.

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Reply By: Drew Peacock (W.A) - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 18:59

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 18:59

I also have a Fullriver battery rated at 140ah.

First one went back under warranty after 9 months and this new one seems to be a cracker.

They are a good price and everyones raves about them.

cheers Drew

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Follow Up By: Maîneÿ . . .- Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 19:34

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 19:34

Drew
yes, as your raving about yours being replaced after 9 months :-)

My advice is, check the weight of the various batteries your interested in, because the better quality AGM DC's are heavier than the lesser batteries of same capacity.

Maîneÿ . . .

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Follow Up By: Drew Peacock (W.A) - Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 22:00

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 at 22:00

Good point Mainey.

I bought it because everyone said how good they are and could not justifie spending double on something that was not any better.

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Follow Up By: Maîneÿ . . .- Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 at 09:18

Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 at 09:18

Drew,
These AGM's I 'use' are a similar price (not double) but yes, slightly more expencive :-)
I think it's OK to pay slightly more for an AGM with a warranty that's 3 times longer than most brands.

I had to add white rope 'handle' - original was lower than top of battery box.

Warranty : 3 years
Certifications : UL, CE, ISO9001
Dimensions : 330x171x214 mm

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