Battery that can handle the abuse

[PermaBan]

So I’m in the market for a new battery. I’m looking for something that can handle the extra load of all the accessories I addded plus the abuse we put them through. Anyone have any suggestions where I should start. I attached a Screen shot of a list I found online

 

[4runner DOA]

While my yellow top has withstood the abuse of wheeling I had a dead cell after 15 months and had to get it replaced under warranty. Mind you this is my starting battery and that 90% of my accessories are attached to my house battery so it doesn't see the draw that a single battery setup would see. I was told by Autozone that they've had a lot of yellow tops replaced under warranty under the last few years.

I've been wondering if a gel battery would withstand the abuse better than a lead acid battery since technically the water in the lead acid batteries would be getting "shaken" up inside the cells off road. I haven't looked into how the gel batteries function to create electricity and I'm far from being an engineer.

 

[EL Maggot]

So I’m in the market for a new battery. I’m looking for something that can handle the extra load of all the accessories I addded plus the abuse we put them through. Anyone have any suggestions where I should start. I attached a Screen shot of a list I found online View attachment 2127

I've had good luck with my optima yellow top.

 

[4runner DOA]

I've had good luck with my optima yellow top.

You got lucky. haha.

 

[theesotericone]

I just picked up an Odyssey PC1500T after a lot of research. 880cca and 135 minute reserve. Plus it's absorbed glass mat. No complains but it doesn't have a lot of hours on it yet. We'll see how it handles wincing but I'm not worried.

 

[EL Maggot]

You got lucky. haha.

so far ya, i've only had it a 1yr so far though!

 

[4runner DOA]

I just picked up an Odyssey PC1500T after a lot of research. 880cca and 135 minute reserve. Plus it's absorbed glass mat. No complains but it doesn't have a lot of hours on it yet. We'll see how it handles wincing but I'm not worried.

That's another thing I think a lot of us don't take into consideration. Winching. I've got a 240a alt and dual batteries so I just connect the batteries when the winch is out and at idle in neutral I notice almost no power drain.

 

[PermaBan]

I just picked up an Odyssey PC1500T after a lot of research. 880cca and 135 minute reserve. Plus it's absorbed glass mat. No complains but it doesn't have a lot of hours on it yet. We'll see how it handles wincing but I'm not worried.

What’s the price point on that battery ... it’s the best recommend one I’ve found so far

 

[RPS1030]

I picked up an Odyssey and an Artec Battery Box for the Buggy, but zero hours on it so far.

Tow Pig got an X2 a couple months ago when the stock original died just shy of 3 years.

 

[theesotericone]

What’s the price point on that battery ... it’s the best recommend one I’ve found so far

I did a ton of research and it's the best on market, IMO. Anywhere you look that thing gets 4.5 stars or more. It retails for $300 but I picked one up new from Big A for $245.

 

[whippersnapper02]

All I can say was my group 31 Diehard battery died pretty early.

 

[madtaco461]

I have a Duracell agm. Been great so far.

 

[xplore.offroad]

I’ve got the Optima Yellow Top and it’s been fine the last 6 months.

Buddies got the Odyssey and it’s pretty sweet.

If I did it over again , I would get the Odyssey as it’s got amazing reviews !!!

 

[Rapier46]

Some of the best batteries here are NorthStar. Apparently it’s just a rebranded odyssey. Heavy and treated me very well in my last Tacoma. Tons of winching and shit

 

[Bike]

I run a North Star. Forget the story but it's basically an Odyessy. It's not a starting battery but easily sees "polar vortex" cold starts 15 or 20 days a year and doesn't complain. Think I'm 5 years in on it now. Definitely doesn't have the jam it did new, but starts my truck daily.

Haven't killed it winching for longer than I should... which happens more often than I'd like to admit. Also runs a fridge 24/7 in my truck because I like car camping and cold beer, or in this season not exploded, frozen, empty cans.

 

[PermaBan]

I’ve got the Optima Yellow Top and it’s been fine the last 6 months.

Buddies got the Odyssey and it’s pretty sweet.

If I did it over again , I would get the Odyssey as it’s got amazing reviews !!!

I was a big fan of the yellow top but been hearing bad things lately

 

[xplore.offroad]

I was a big fan of the yellow top but been hearing bad things lately

Yeah ... sadly they moved plants a few years back and they’re quality went down

 

[WrenchnWheel]

I have the Odyssey PC1500t Group 34 battery and I have no complaints whatsoever. Just make sure you get the little spacer block that's made to convert from group 24 to 34. I only have a single battery setup and I have everything hooked up to it. Never had a problem with winching or jump starting anyone.