chris2010 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Batteries. i had Numax Batteries with twin terminals fitted side by side under passenger seat on my old 90. but can not think what ones they were. Basically im running two winches. 2x alternator. linking two batteries up as this is only for my offroader, 70mm cabling throughout Can someone please point me in the direction on what batteries to use. i cant afford odyssey , or optima really so budget but good . will be better. please help i want to order these up asap. many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyWinny Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Was it one of these: http://www.tayna.co.uk/Numax-Leisure-Batteries-S284-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I use Banner traction batteries, glass fibre mat, Gell and diesel transit size. The charger claims they are in trouble, which is fair as they old, but they did the 2014 season okay. I'm getting a good life from them Haven't got a part number though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I was always under the impression leisure batteries didn't like high loads but were happy to be flattened? I have a 120ah numax on my caravan and I'm not all that impressed. I left it parked up for a couple of weeks with only the alarm on and when I brought it home the motor mover couldn't get it off the road. Think I'm going to try a gell battery next time, as they're sealed I can always put one in the battery box and one under a seat to double up Truck batteries are good value for money I think but obviously standard construction. Plus they're worth about £30 in scrap when your done with them I had a standard varta battery on my V8, ok it was 5 years old but it was slow turning over and struggling to start but it was showing charged, a friend jumped me with his odyssey and I couldn't believe how fast it spun. I didn't think my starter motor was capable of going that fast. There's now an odyssey sat under the bonnet! I'm hoping it will be longer lasting than the varta too as it should cope with winching etc better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I was always under the impression leisure batteries didn't like high loads but were happy to be flattened? I have a 120ah numax on my caravan and I'm not all that impressed. I left it parked up for a couple of weeks with only the alarm on and when I brought it home the motor mover couldn't get it off the road. ..... I was reading some stuff on batteries at the weekend and it suggested that leisure batteries didn't like being discharged below 50-60% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I was under the I impression 10 - 20%? Not sure why I think that though? You'd certainly expect them to get run down on a caravan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 There is mention of it in this article http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/helpandadvice/technicalhelp/power/a-guide-to-leisure-batteries/ But I'm sure I first saw the 50% figure mentioned when looking through battery specs on a manufacturer site (yes I am sad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Just looked on ebay for odyssey batteries - not a cheap option then .... http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251582485873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I doubt you'll find any cheap AGM batteries Anderzander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Well I can argue with you but I just looked up the caravan battery I have, it's a numax cxv35 which claims to be dual purpose for cranking and deep cycle so could be worth a try as it's certainly cheaper than the odyssey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Well maybe there are some cheap AGM batteries ....... Don't AGM batteries need special care when charging? or is that just certain AGM batteries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynic-al Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The numax is a sealed flooded lead acid but the plate design is supposed to withstand deep discharge better than a conventional battery... apparently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 varta blue dynamic is what I use, standard disco size to power car electrics and rear winch. They are at least 5kg lighter than an odessy for the same output and about 1/4 of the price. daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The Numax catalogue has lots of good info on dimensions power etc (even cross references for cars they fit) http://www.mallorcabatteries.com/pdf/numax-catalogue-2012.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingy Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 When i bought my TD5 Disco it had an Optima red top one which eventually failed 3 years ago. I replaced it with a Numax. The Disco is sat outside in all weathers, sometimes covered in snow 3-4 weeks at a time. Obviously the alarm slowly drains the battery, but i know i can go to it and i know it will start straight away no messing. On another note, i bought an Odyessey extreme for the challenge truck im building. Read all the reviews, had lots of good things said about them. I got one from frogs island last June 2013 Aftewr a few starts on the motor and some wiring work the battery kept draniing as the engine wasnt always running. I put the Odyessey on charge using a recommended ctek charger on snowflake mode and the batttery failed. Had to send it back to them, they tested it themselves and replaced it FOC under warranty In hindsight though, i wish i had bought another Numax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2010 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Well iv made the deal , Gone for a pair of enduroline battery Basically the same as the numax but an extra year warranty , Just about fits in the battery box side by side , We shall see how these perform , I was more than happy with my numax set up before so fingers crossed , I can't afford odyssese or how ever you spell it lol, Tbh for the amount of comps etc I will be entering and winching these should do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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