Batteries Plus X2?
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ImI running the Advanced Auto ones in my Blue truck. They where a up grade over the gold cause I had so many problems with them. There AGM have been great. Eve after the truck sat for 2 months not running and the phone chargers plugged in, they only took a half hour to shut the auto charger off. They always continue to test excellent too. If you want AGM batteries I would def recommend them.
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IMHO, it would be plenty for your DD, when you might not drive it for a bit....
Scott
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I found an old thread that somebody claimed to have it confirmed by Northstar employees that they are the same.
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I'm using a CTEK 4.3 on the truck, and I also bought an Odyssey Extreme for my TJ Rubicon so use it for that as well. Even tying it to a pair of those batts, it doesn't take all that long to go into Float mode...
IMHO, it would be plenty for your DD, when you might not drive it for a bit....
Scott
IMHO, it would be plenty for your DD, when you might not drive it for a bit....
Scott
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Nope, I have a plug on the TJ, but I use standard clamps on the truck, and as Y2K joked (but I take it seriously) I switch from one batt to the other as to which is closer to the charger....
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Does it come back on in the same mode each time after you select it, or do you need to select the mode each time it's plugged in? I have a setup already that I could tie it into a plug that I already use for my battery pad heaters so it could be a semi permanent install. Just wouldn't want to do that if I have to pop the hood and select the mode each time anyway. Also, if I run this, would the battery pad heaters even be helpful in extreme cold?
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Does it come back on in the same mode each time after you select it, or do you need to select the mode each time it's plugged in? I have a setup already that I could tie it into a plug that I already use for my battery pad heaters so it could be a semi permanent install. Just wouldn't want to do that if I have to pop the hood and select the mode each time anyway. Also, if I run this, would the battery pad heaters even be helpful in extreme cold?
It sounds like you'd mount the CTEK on the truck then? Not sure how weather proof this unit is... Jack answered your battery heater Q...
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It says splash and dust proof? I'll mount it near the firewall on the drivers side. Shouldn't be exposed to too much, except maybe cold.
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Best of luck,
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I got them at Batteries Plus. 10% discount for online order and in store pickup. I looked at the Odyssey but they were significantly higher up here and the 5 year warranty is nice on these. Never thought I'd spend this much on batteries but after paying attention to them and having the second set of Interstates from Costco not make it 2 years, I'm just going for it. I have the cable upgrades on my rig and 200amp alternator also.
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Well , if it were me , I’d get the Interstates from Costco , every four years you take them in for brand new ones , my truck can’t be down for a minute , if something does go south Costco is close , instead of waiting for Internet Warrantee .we also have a Ag supply that sells Interstate and both places are well stocked.
edit just noticed you already did the Costco batts , don’t know why , I’ve had good results from Interstate but not the Costco Kirkland brand they use to leak
edit just noticed you already did the Costco batts , don’t know why , I’ve had good results from Interstate but not the Costco Kirkland brand they use to leak
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