Battery Finds

[TacoXpo]

solar in a deer stand

I like the performance of their stock too!

Agreed, the jury must've all had iphones in this case, fuck apple ( ilike my ipod though )

I think all their stuff is sexy. The problem for me is the boushi experience of the 'the type.' It reminds me of the way people order their coffee in a Starbucks - I think they think I'm a dick when I order a small coffee or a medium coffee, etc. I don't buy in the boushiness! Venti on this!

 

[thekidcatcher]

I like the performance of their stock too!



I think all their stuff is sexy. The problem for me is the boushi experience of the 'the type.' It reminds me of the way people order their coffee in a Starbucks - I think they think I'm a dick when I order a small coffee or a medium coffee, etc. I don't buy in the boushiness! Venti on this!

wtf?

 

[TacoXpo]

wtf?

The Genius Bar? If they are the geniuses - we must be the Mensa Elite!

 

[Silverback]

Well my solar setup worked great this weekend. Ran the fridge at 25 degrees for 3 days.. didn't run the lights much. Dude next to us had an RV with a bunch of "porch lights". One thing I did break was the 12v ARB fridge plug. Had a tool bag slide off the arm of the center console and smack the plug on its way down. Luckily it happened as I was unloading. But its something I need to keep an eye on. Just ordered 2 replacement cords. Hopefully it will never happen again. Might look into taking the broken cord and creating a power cord that is always connected to the truck and under the seat. Just need to figure out how to cover up the end of it and have it look decent.

 

[TacoXpo]

I've found one at truck stop for $12.

 

[Silverback]

Well I don't feel too bad.. Paid 13 bucks online for each. No way I'd find one around here for 12.. At least not without driving for $20 in gas. .

 

[TacoXpo]

Well I don't feel too bad.. Paid 13 bucks online for each. No way I'd find one around here for 12.. At least not without driving for $20 in gas. .

I hear you on that!!! It was way far from Morning Glory too!

 

[Silverback]

Well I think building a hard line that is away from the console will be the ticket. I'll keep the others as spares or in case I want to put it in someone elses rig or the wifes back seat.

 

[SamSter0077]

Hard wire that plug!

 

[Silverback]

I believe I will.

 

[TacoXpo]

I have a cigar 'dongle' I use.

 

[tex]

So with out reading back too far what is the class and brand reccomendation for a new battery in the taco? Die Hard and risk loosing my warranty when Sear goes under or spend the extra coin on the x2 from Batteries plus?
Not really running extra electronics except a CB but want to get some auxiliary lights in the future.

**edit**
My stock battery tested about 110 CCA less than rated today when I got my tires balanced. It hasn't acted slow starting but don't need to be left stranded somewhere.

 

[PSU Taco85]

Thinking about getting this to control the dual battery setup, anybody have experience with it?

http://bluesea.com/category/78/79/productline/388

 

[balakay]

Diehard Platinums are currently 25% off. Makes them $172.49 and someone said you save another $5 if you order online and pick them up at the store. I'm gonna get one today since my shitty Interstate battery isn't going to make it much longer.

 

[tex]

Diehard Platinums are awesome. About 24 hours ago I turned on the map lights for some extra light while I ran a mew cord for my phone to plug into the radio. Left today in the wifes car and when I came home noticed the map lights were still on. Panicked a little. Grabbed my keys and started right up just like normal.

 

[balakay]

Apparently DieHard Platinums have been discontinued.

 

[tex]

Apparently DieHard Platinums have been discontinued.

Sad news. Maybe when my platinum dies those Lithium ion batteries will be affordable.

 

[Silverback]

Apparently DieHard Platinums have been discontinued.

Well that sucks. Guess I'll have to buy an Odyssey in the future should one of mine shit the bed. Or one of those X2 Power from Batteries Plus that Sam posted up. Those seem to be an Odyssey clone as well.

 

[balakay]

Looks like the Odyssey Extremes can be ordered online for $270 which is only $40 more than the Platinums were.

 

[Silverback]

Just sucks because it is $40 more and its the same damn thing. Not to mention there are Sears all over... or at least in quite a few places.