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Author:  deluxe67 [ Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:31 pm ]
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Ditto, the biggest you can fit in the box. One proviso, I have twin tanks and wasn't comfortable with the small gap between the battery terminals and the bottom of the RH tank. I chose a battery with the terminals facing away from the tank. Bought it Indonesia and even there had heaps to choose from...
Author:  DavidE [ Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:19 pm ]
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drmini in aust wrote:
BBY755 wrote:
I'm with the Doc,

Century 620 on special at Supercheap.......

Working great so far!


I got 8 years out of a Century one in my boat once. That's a record...!


Our daily use family car had it's battery changed out after 10 years.
Author:  Lillee [ Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:29 pm ]
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deluxe67 wrote:
Ditto, the biggest you can fit in the box. One proviso, I have twin tanks and wasn't comfortable with the small gap between the battery terminals and the bottom of the RH tank. I chose a battery with the terminals facing away from the tank. Bought it Indonesia and even there had heaps to choose from...


Pretty sure Optima has both options for most models, terminalsnon left or right
Author:  78Clubbie [ Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:13 pm ]
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deluxe67 wrote:
Ditto, the biggest you can fit in the box. One proviso, I have twin tanks and wasn't comfortable with the small gap between the battery terminals and the bottom of the RH tank. I chose a battery with the terminals facing away from the tank. Bought it Indonesia and even there had heaps to choose from...


Ditto, except for the buy from Indonesia bit. The Century I bought has models with terminals handed either way
Author:  deluxe67 [ Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:13 am ]
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78Clubbie,

I didn't have a choice! the car was in Indo on the road trip when my battery carked it..
By the way, don't be surprised if some of the batteries sold here are from Indonesia..
Author:  78Clubbie [ Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:33 am ]
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deluxe67 wrote:
78Clubbie,

I didn't have a choice! the car was in Indo on the road trip when my battery carked it..
By the way, don't be surprised if some of the batteries sold here are from Indonesia..


Wasn't judging ! :oops: Just saying I didnt get mine from Indonesia. Knew there must be a good story attached :)
Yep. I work in manufacturing and understand that it is a small world and not much is manufactured here.
Author:  deluxe67 [ Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:04 am ]
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My best mate is a battery guru and has consulted at a battery factory in Jakarta, the biggest he's seen.
I've been tossing up whether I should write a "road trip" thread. It was pretty epic...
Author:  phillb [ Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:16 am ]
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Whatever you buy its definitely worth getting a cetek smart charger. I killed a couple of batteries before I got one. Fit a quick connect in the boot and plug in when not being driven. They even have a program that can resurrect an old battery. Often on sale at supercheap Etc.

http://smartercharger.com/battery-charg ... 20US%204.3

Cetek multi 4.3



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Author:  bluehishouse [ Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:20 am ]
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I did nrma batts for years. High cca yes and ctec charger yes. Ad long as its a stage charger they are excellent once every 6 months or so or constantly if you can be bothered. A well maintained lead acid will last longer than a calcium 'no maintenance' and most batts can have either facing terminals just get the right height as well. Some are an inch shorter so could be a better fit.

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Author:  Lillee [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:47 pm ]
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GuamMini wrote:
I just bought an optima battery


Do yourself and the Optima a favour and buy one of these as well to save your $300 battery from dying

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CTEK-MXS-3-8-12V-3-8-Amp-Smart-Battery-Charger-Car-Motorcycle-Caravan-Camper-AGM-/231962269048
Author:  Stibbsy [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:30 am ]
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JAYCAR have a good range of smart chargers.
Author:  oldblade [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:21 am ]
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The jaycar charger are good and I used one for many years but have now upgraded to the Ctek and prefer it for one reason. The Ctek auto restarts when power is shut off or your terminal isn't connected properly (which it should be )
Author:  9YaTaH [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:44 pm ]
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GuamMini wrote:
I forgot what brand my trickle charger is


Cole :?: :P
Author:  hpal [ Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:47 pm ]
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I just bought a good battery for the mini it fits perfectly and is big. 540 CCA Century55D23L. Will make a nice cover/tie down for it soon.
Author:  winabbey [ Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:35 pm ]
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hpal wrote:
I just bought a good battery for the mini it fits perfectly and is big. 540 CCA Century55D23L. Will make a nice cover/tie down for it soon.

Supporting Australian made too, according to recent Century TV adverts. :P

I routinely use Century in our family cars.
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