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Re: Is this a battery issue?
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:44 pm
by Green1
phunka wrote:Just got back from a trip to Costco, and noticed they carry a few different batteries..
Kirkland brand
685 CCA/95 amp hours = $72.99
Optima Bluetop
$189.99
Having trouble finding local pricing online for the Optima, does anyone know if that is a good price? An american website lists them around that same price point in US funds, so I'm thinking its a decent buy.
If buying from Costco be very careful, they have a habit of carrying batteries whose shelf life has pretty much expired...
Re: Is this a battery issue?
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:30 pm
by fexlboi
phunka wrote:
Optima Bluetop $189.99
Having trouble finding local pricing online for the Optima, does anyone know if that is a good price? An american website lists them around that same price point in US funds, so I'm thinking its a decent buy.
I've also been reading that hooking up two 6v 'golf cart' batteries have a longer discharge time than 2 12v's. I am thinking that would help with size/weight, you know being smaller and all. Any thoughts on this?
I'm not a battery expert, but a Bluetop from Optima and golf car batteries are usually not recommended for a starter battery. Also if you read the reviews about the Optima, the time there were reliable are over. A lot of people have trouble with this brand.
Go to Polar Battery on Boundry/1st. This guys are very helpful and know everything about batteries.
Re: Is this a battery issue?
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:09 pm
by phunka
I was planning on going there today, but they are closed on weekends.
started some body work on the roof instead
Re: Is this a battery issue?
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:39 pm
by jessef
I wouldn't recommend the Optima's.
Too many posts/stories/1st accounts of people with the new one's dying without warning.
Ever since they moved their plants to Mexico and overseas, the quality has apparently gone down the tubes compared to the original Optima kickass one's.
jfarsang wrote:I went to Polar as well. Have been buying batteries there for a while.
Picked up one of these to replace the 'pair' in the Chamonix.
The one Odyssey battery is the equivalent to about 4-5 normal batteries + more. 1,500 cold crankin' amps for 5 seconds !
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery ... series.htm
It doubles as a deep cycle battery as well. 4 year free replacement warranty. Can't beat that.
Came out to $210 + taxes for the PC1500 version with dual terminal posts.
Not bad considering the retail/list is $500 and current online is $350+
AGL (glass pack) can be mounted any orientation except inverted and US DOT and IATA certified non-spillable.
Review :
Odyssey Batteries use Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Technology to offer the characteristics of two disparate battery designs. The Odyssey can deep cycle without damage, as well as provide enormous cranking power for starting and winching. Should an Odyssey Battery become deeply discharged, simply recharge it following the instructions in the owner's manual and it will be returned to full power.
Odyssey Batteries are completely sealed and do not leak. There is no fear of acid spillage, as Odyssey Batteries recycle the internal gas during operation and charging. With an Odyssey, you will not see your terminals or battery tray corrode as you would with standard batteries. Odyssey Batteries may be installed in any orientation except inverted without leakage or sacrificing performance attributes. The US Department of Transportation has certified Odyssey Batteries as a nonspillable item, so it may be shipped worry-free by air or overnight service if required.
The PC1500 is almost identical in size to the Group 34 sized Optima 750U Yellow Top Battery and the 800U Red Top Battery.
Unlike the 750U Yellow Top and 800U Red Top battery from Optima, the PC1500 operates as both a deep cycle and a starting battery, all in one.
The PC1500 may be deeply discharged multiple times without damage to the battery.
A PC1500 has the best characteristics of the two Optima batteries in a single battery.
They have some neat accessories. I like their hold down tray.
Re: Is this a battery issue?
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:36 pm
by phunka
wow, thats a pretty great sounding battery,and a great price...I've got to get out to Polar!
Re: Is this a battery issue?
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:12 pm
by almac
Hey.
old thread, new question.
would 2 of these Odyssey batteries fit in the stock battery tray.
im looking for a camper battery solution, and would rather have a concealed battery than a battery box taking up valuable space in the rear of the bus.
Re: Is this a battery issue?
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:50 am
by TAIT
Luna-Sea wrote:and try not to ground out the battery with your wrenches either unless you
are trying to find a coffee substitute,safety glasses are good
Right on!
Haha! Funniest thing i've read in awhile!
Re: Is this a battery issue?
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:57 am
by jessef
almac wrote:Hey.
old thread, new question.
would 2 of these Odyssey batteries fit in the stock battery tray.
im looking for a camper battery solution, and would rather have a concealed battery than a battery box taking up valuable space in the rear of the bus.
If you have the dual battery tray then they may fit. It will be very tight.