Naks Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi all My main battery has been on its way out since I got it, and I have been using the deep-cycle one to help start the engine in the morning. Came back home from a trip over Easter to find the battery has died. Unfortunately I left the aux switch on, and the deep-cycle is also flat. I'm thinking I should just replace the main battery now. What battery should I replace the main one with? Can I replace it with another deep-cycle or is that not recommended? Any advice is most welcome, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Most deep cycle batteries do not work well when used to start an engine, there are some on the market (the ones X-Eng sell for example) that can be used for both applications... I'd stick with a heavy duty engine start battery, and have a look to see if you have any problems with current drain when the vehicle is standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhydgte Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I bought a Heavy Duty 75AH Battery for mine for about £70 from Wynnstay, has been excellent, turns the engine over quick as anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Use a starter battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naks Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 thanks for the advice guys. Anything special I need to do when removing/inserting the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Earth lead off first, and back on last. It might be worth washing the battery tray out and splashing a bit of waxoyl in there before you fit your new battery, as they do rust out eventually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naks Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Earth lead off first, and back on last. erm, I just unbolted the terminals, positive first (as the manual said), is that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 only reason you should remove the negative first is so you don't risk shorting out the battery if you touch the bodywork with the spanner while removing the positive terminal.. As long as you are carefull it doesn't actually make any difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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