Batteries

NeilandRaine · Guru

Batteries

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Hi Neil and Raine, I haven't heard of Fullriver so can't comment but had a Century and didn't even get two years out of it. I have had AC Delco for a few years now and very happy with them. One in Tug and Two in Den.

Cruising Cruze · Guru

It seems to be one of the better brandnames Neil
I've got some 2 of 120 amp from RTM ( Road tech marine ) there own brand for 248 dollars each
Time will tell if they will last

Cheers John

Hylda&Jon · Guru

Fullriver is one of the better brands. I use them and would recommend them. Do a google search for them in forums and you will find they are well respected.

Yuglamron · Guru

Hi checkout this mob I have used yellow top Optima batteries as cranking batteries for the last five years on a MAN Diesel. Still going strong.

This mob have other options of AGM batteries as well. Not sure how their prices stack up though.

http://www.ironbarkaustralia.com.au/apps/search?q=optima

NeilandRaine · Guru

Checked out optima but it looks like full river might win. thanks all

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

I have had 2 sets of Fullriver AGMs in the OKA.
The first set (HGL series) lasted 5 years of almost full time travel.
The second set (DC series) is now over 6 years old and still fine.
The DC series is the preferred version for cycling.

Make sure you charge them in accordance with the makers recommendations.
There is excellent technical information about Fullriver batteries on their web site.

Cheers,
Peter

Woody n Sue · Guru

We have Full river 2x 225a at 6v so far so good

PeterD · Guru

Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
I have had 2 sets of Fullriver AGMs in the OKA.
The first set (HGL series) lasted 5 years of almost full time travel.
The second set (DC series) is now over 6 years old and still fine.
The DC series is the preferred version for cycling.

This sort of thing applies to many of the battery brands. The HGL series are for standby use and not for continual cycling. The DC series are for our use where we cycle the batteries and don't just leave them on charge awaiting for the occasional mains failure. A few years ago Ritar batteries were popular. The problem was someone found a supply that undercut Val's prices, the problem was they were the type for standby use and not the cycling types that Val was selling. The result was that Ritar batteries got a bad name because these cheap ones failed quickly. It does not matter what brand battery you get, make sure its construction is suitable for your application.

-- Edited by PeterD on Thursday 20th of August 2015 04:44:35 PM

greyhoundtom · Senior Member

Found this guide on the Fullriver batteries helpful in more ways than one.

www.fullriver.com/products/dclist.htm

Cheers, Tom

wildlifer · Member

Hi, we use Optima Blue Top, smaller rated capacity but you can take them down to zero and they just charge up again in no time and no damage. Both storage and crank battery. Cheers.

TommyG · Senior Member

We bought 2 X 115W (DC115-12) Full River batteries from Challenge Batteries in Osbourne Park WA late in 2009.
Still going strong, I would recommend them to anyone.
I have a LCD volt meter near the TV and I always keep the volts above 12.3 I believe this helps prolong the life.