Northstar batteries
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Mountain Pass
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Northstar batteries
Hi all,
As part of my fix for my parasitic battery drain issue (in another post), I am getting 2 new batteries, new alternator, and new associated wiring.
I seem to understand from reading and research that the absolute best battery(s) to go with are Northstar, for our Excursions it would be NSB-AGM65. More CC amps than the yellow top Optima which in my mind has been the top of the heap battery, as well as some other technical advantages.
Where in the heck do you get these Northstar batteries??? I am in Minneapolis, and would prefer to buy local but every single place listed as a dealer on Odyssey's website (Northstar parent company I guess?) has not heard of Northstar and definitely does not carry them. WTF?
Can someone with experience please share your experiences with these batteries and also WHERE DID YOU BUY FROM? I will order online ofc if necessary but the few places I've found that carry them, I've never heard of.
Thanks all!
As part of my fix for my parasitic battery drain issue (in another post), I am getting 2 new batteries, new alternator, and new associated wiring.
I seem to understand from reading and research that the absolute best battery(s) to go with are Northstar, for our Excursions it would be NSB-AGM65. More CC amps than the yellow top Optima which in my mind has been the top of the heap battery, as well as some other technical advantages.
Where in the heck do you get these Northstar batteries??? I am in Minneapolis, and would prefer to buy local but every single place listed as a dealer on Odyssey's website (Northstar parent company I guess?) has not heard of Northstar and definitely does not carry them. WTF?
Can someone with experience please share your experiences with these batteries and also WHERE DID YOU BUY FROM? I will order online ofc if necessary but the few places I've found that carry them, I've never heard of.
Thanks all!
Post Fiend
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That isn't good. How do you plan on warranty service should it be necessary if they don't carry them locally? I've never warrantied a battery in my life. I buy them and when they die, go buy another one. For that kind of coin, I'd want the option though.
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Hi all,
As part of my fix for my parasitic battery drain issue (in another post), I am getting 2 new batteries, new alternator, and new associated wiring.
I seem to understand from reading and research that the absolute best battery(s) to go with are Northstar, for our Excursions it would be NSB-AGM65. More CC amps than the yellow top Optima which in my mind has been the top of the heap battery, as well as some other technical advantages.
Where in the heck do you get these Northstar batteries??? I am in Minneapolis, and would prefer to buy local but every single place listed as a dealer on Odyssey's website (Northstar parent company I guess?) has not heard of Northstar and definitely does not carry them. WTF?
Can someone with experience please share your experiences with these batteries and also WHERE DID YOU BUY FROM? I will order online ofc if necessary but the few places I've found that carry them, I've never heard of.
Thanks all!
As part of my fix for my parasitic battery drain issue (in another post), I am getting 2 new batteries, new alternator, and new associated wiring.
I seem to understand from reading and research that the absolute best battery(s) to go with are Northstar, for our Excursions it would be NSB-AGM65. More CC amps than the yellow top Optima which in my mind has been the top of the heap battery, as well as some other technical advantages.
Where in the heck do you get these Northstar batteries??? I am in Minneapolis, and would prefer to buy local but every single place listed as a dealer on Odyssey's website (Northstar parent company I guess?) has not heard of Northstar and definitely does not carry them. WTF?
Can someone with experience please share your experiences with these batteries and also WHERE DID YOU BUY FROM? I will order online ofc if necessary but the few places I've found that carry them, I've never heard of.
Thanks all!
https://www.batteriesplus.com/produc...wer/sli65agmdp
Laughing Gas
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Because you are thinking too hard, you want to buy them from Batteries + Bulbs as these are sold as X2's and are the exactsame battery. These are marked X2 with the Northstar name in the corner. You also get the benefit of one additional year of warranty. Buy online and pick up in store and you can use the 10% off coupon on their website.
https://www.batteriesplus.com/produc...wer/sli65agmdp
https://www.batteriesplus.com/produc...wer/sli65agmdp
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Post Fiend
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Many of us have unresolved drainage issues. 
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NorthStar batteries are commonly sold for boats. Marine parts outlets have them, that's where I get mine. Some alternator repair places sell them too. Enersys bought NorthStar in 2019 so the Odyssey battery is probably the same/similar now.
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