which battery question ?

[viper2day]

HI all
just a quick line about batteries ?

what type are most people using ???

ive come across "odyssey batteries" which seems the obvious choice if the car is going to be left garaged for a few months

is anyone using them or had any experience with them ????
or have a better alternative ?????

thanks all

les

[ViperDave]

I have a delco one at the moment, seems nice but its new. Having said that i also have a new red top on my garage floor that wont turn the engine over if it is disconnected from a charger for more than 30 seconds. POS doesn’t fit in the car without cutting off the top posts and that ruins the battery not unsurprisingly.

[Chemical Matty]

Hi Les,

If it's of any help to you I use an optimate battery conditioner / charger whenever my car is in the garage. Always used to use them on cars & bikes in the past and never had a problem with starting after long periods.

[viper2day]

thanks for reply

i have got an optimate 3 , but no electric in garage !!

the real plus of the odessey battery is that it holds its charge for 12 months , and still gives more surge than a conventional battery , so it seems the obvious choice for me ??

but i'll have to look first, to find out what i have !!!

thanks guys

Les

[Viper]

never heard of that make, but have never had a problem with the standard Mopar and trickle charger. In general the battery wont last longer than 3 weeks when alarmed without a trickle charger

[viper2day]

just to see what you think , here's the link to the website

http://www.odysseybattery.com

recommended viper battery weighs 49lb !!!!!!!!!! wow !!

hope this helps

Les

Edited by viper2day on Friday 30th October 20:01

[vetviper]

With the alarm on, my won't turn the engine over if not trickle charged after two weeks. My Ctek charger works a treat on it