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Battery choice

Gav Peter

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Following on from MUX spitting the dummy out after I'd left his lights on for a couple of hours, I wonder if its time for a new set of duracells for the old chap, especially as a winch is in the offing...

What is the consensus on battery manufacturer? I was looking at a 4x4 mag on the loo this morning, Optima batteries are very expensive aren't they... :shock: I'd read elsewhere of folk not being impressed by them too...

Anyhoo, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts/experiences.

Ciao bellas

PS - just noticed, our hundredth topic for the 80 forum :)
 
Hey Gav

I think you'll find the local toyota dealer are well priced on batteries :shock: (seriously)
 
I run a couple of Bosch batteries on my LJ70. Got them from Costco for about £70 each. Starts on the button each time.

You may have a limited selection of aftermarket ones for an 80 series as they are handed, ie terminals on different sides for the left and right ones.

Cheers
 
Richard Jackaman said:
You may have a limited selection of aftermarket ones for an 80 series as they are handed, ie terminals on different sides for the left and right ones.
I don't think this will be the case. When I replaced my batteries a couple of months ago, I got hold of Alpha Batteries (special supplier on the other side :roll: ) and they supplied me with a 334 and a 335 battery (left & right handed) but these were too big for the battery trays. So they swapped them for 249 & 250 batteries. From what I could make out shopping around, these sizes seem to fairly common across many battery ranges - even Varta used this numbering system.

So Gav, you need a 249 & a 250 battery if you want them to fit in the trays without mods. Obviously the more specialised batteries like Optimas will be different. The 249/250 won't be too special in terms of CCA etc. so if you want heavier duty for winching, you'll need to dig further!

Cheers,
 
adrianr said:
I think you'll find the local toyota dealer are well priced on batteries
Will give them a punt - cheers Ade.

Richard Jackaman said:
You may have a limited selection of aftermarket ones for an 80 series as they are handed
Yes, I spotted that putting it all back together!!! I was quite confused/concerned for a moment!!!

Cheers
 
Andrew Prince said:
if you want heavier duty for winching, you'll need to dig further
But where to dig? ;-)

Cheers Andy - I may have to trudge back over to the dark side... :|
 
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C'mon, Gav, you can do better than that! :lol: Radical idea this but why not phone a battery supplier and get his 2c :idea: For sure they will know more about the sort of battery you might need. They will also give you an outline of what your options are - you cna then use that info to shop around for the best brand/model/price.

I've spoken to the guys at Alpha and they were...hmmm.... ok... Try Devon 4x4 or one of the big 4x4 outfitters that supply batteries and winches and get their input.

Cheers,
 
stick a pair of Toyota batteries in- the high aH ones fit quite well- 82ah if i remember too.

Then fit a deep cyle leisure battery and run the winch off that through a chunky split charge (or relay)
 
If you don't winch very often then the standard batteries are fine.
 
pugwash said:
stick a pair of Toyota batteries in- the high aH ones fit quite well- 82ah if i remember too.

Then fit a deep cyle leisure battery and run the winch off that through a chunky split charge (or relay)
When I had my IBS split charge system fitted the instructions said to run the winch from the main battery not the extra one.
Chas
 
Paul said:
If you don't winch very often then the standard batteries are fine
Thats the dilema (sp.) - I don't envisage winching that often; is it worthwhile going to the expense/hassle of the extra battery & charging system :?

I suspect it maybe the way to start & if i do start entering challenge events, get the extra 'amps' then...

Mind you, a fridge is looking very likely at the moment so it might the the way forards anyways...
 
Paul said:
If you don't winch very often then the standard batteries are fine.
In that case, Gav might need something more than std batteries if his recent off-road exploits are anything to go by! :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
It's an electric winch, won't matter how many extra batteries he has :lol: :mrgreen: I just have the winch connected to the main battery Gav but I do have extra amps on tap from the pair of 110ah batteries in the back via the IBS link button. I didn't use the IBS relay though, I don't think it's heavy duty enough for my instalation so I put a bigger one in and just use the IBS relay on the sterling DC-DC charger.
 
Oi!!! I'm still 'ere y'know!!!

;-)

I may need a small nuclear power plant onboard... :oops:
 
I need to get my head round so many concepts at the moment...

More threads coming right up!!!
 
Just had two new power packs on mine. A Numax and a Yasua from Milners. Both fit perfectly. Sealed jobbies.

Seems to start when I turn the key.

Chris
 
Gav as you said worth a look, Just replaced mine with Yuasa batteries at £71.30 each from Allparts Automotive.
 
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