Need a new battery

[70 FJ40]

I'm sorry to start another battery thread. I have done a search and read through a lot of posts but am still not sure what I should/can do. I'm wanting to get the battery with the most reserve capacity that will fit in the factory location with very little to no modification. I'm running a refrigerator now but I don't want to do a dual battery setup. I've seen a lot of talk about a group 31 battery. Do I need to get a different tray to be able to put one of those in? Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Xetabur]

Yes you need a tray to be able to use a group 31. Slee makes a tray so check them out.

 

[Sandroad]

In your searches you probably ran across these threads.

Search Results for Query: 27f agm | IH8MUD Forum

Seems like that 27f AGM in the threads fits you needs?

 

[TexasCrane]

IMO, the best option these days is the Batteries Plus X2 Power 27F. It's a 92 AH battery that fits in the stock tray. The group 31 batteries are going to get you at most 3-10 additional AH and you're going to have to buy a new tray from Slee. I don't personally think it's worth it. You could take that $100 and put it towards a Microstart jump pack and have a much more "robust" battery solution, IMO.

 

[REZARF]

IMO, the best option these days is the Batteries Plus X2 Power 27F. It's a 92 AH battery that fits in the stock tray. The group 31 batteries are going to get you at most 3-10 additional AH and you're going to have to buy a new tray from Slee. I don't personally think it's worth it. You could take that $100 and put it towards a Microstart jump pack and have a much more "robust" battery solution, IMO.

This is spot on. IMHO, I would do this or dive in and go with a dual setup. Two smaller batteries properly set up will always be better than one big honking battery.

 

[70 FJ40]

I had not run across that thread in my search. That x2 battery seems like the way to go. But that's spendy. Ugh. . Thanks for the help guys.

 

[TexasCrane]

I had not run across that thread in my search. That x2 battery seems like the way to go. But that's spendy. Ugh. . Thanks for the help guys.

Price out a Group 31 battery with the Slee tray and see which is cheaper.

 

[sean2202]

So can you all explain to me why the x2 is better than a 27f battery from Toyota ? $120 and an 84 month warranty I believe.

 

[Sandroad]

So can you all explain to me why the x2 is better than a 27f battery from Toyota ? $120 and an 84 month warranty I believe.

The X2 Power has deep cycle characteristics and OEM is only a starting battery. The OP needed to run a fridge and needed the deep cycle aspect. If you only need a good starting battery, OEM is a great choice.

 

[loeky]

... and compared to an Optima Yellowtop, the X2 has more AH?

Just curious why the wind is blowing away from Optima as I've always had good experience at a decent price.

 

[jLB]

So can you all explain to me why the x2 is better than a 27f battery from Toyota ? $120 and an 84 month warranty I believe.

The x2 (27f):

full replacement warranty for 60 months
930 CCA
195 min reserve​

The Truestart (27f):

full replacement for 24 months (prorated for 84 months)
710 CCA
165min reserve
​

(Edited to correct warranty term for X2 from 48 mo [marine] to 60 mo [standard])

 

[SmoothLC]

... and compared to an Optima Yellowtop, the X2 has more AH?

Just curious why the wind is blowing away from Optima as I've always had good experience at a decent price.

Primarily due to poor quality/manufacturing. Many on the board have reported premature failure of the Optimas.

 

[planomateo]

... and compared to an Optima Yellowtop, the X2 has more AH?

Just curious why the wind is blowing away from Optima as I've always had good experience at a decent price.

What I've read, quality issues of late (they are made in Mexico now).

 

[TexasCrane]

... and compared to an Optima Yellowtop, the X2 has more AH?

Just curious why the wind is blowing away from Optima as I've always had good experience at a decent price.

The Optima Yellowtop is a good battery. But in a 27F, the X2 Power has about 50% more AH.

 

[planomateo]

x2 has a 60 month warranty, zero prorated (SLI27FAGMDP - X2Power Premium AGM Car and Truck Battery at Batteries Plus Bulbs)

The x2 (27f):

full replacement warranty for 48 months
930 CCA
195 min reserve​

The Truestart (27f):

full replacement for 24 months (prorated for 84 months)
710 CCA
165min reserve​

 

[jLB]

x2 has a 60 month warranty, zero prorated (SLI27FAGMDP - X2Power Premium AGM Car and Truck Battery at Batteries Plus Bulbs)

I stand corrected. ( I thought it was longer than 48 mo)

 

[planomateo]

I stand corrected. ( I thought it was longer than 48 mo)

Odd that BatteriesPlus offers a 60 month and NorthStar offers 36 month...same battery right?

 

[jLB]

Odd that BatteriesPlus offers a 60 month and NorthStar offers 36 month...same battery right?

That is my understanding. I'd expect that if you have 2 identical batteries, one with a 36 month replacement warranty and one with a 60 month warranty, that there would be a price increase on the 60 month battery to cover warranty costs, but I see the Northstar (36m) listed at $339.99 and the X2 (60m) listed at $304.99.

 

[jLB]

Odd that BatteriesPlus offers a 60 month and NorthStar offers 36 month...same battery right?

Well turnabout is fair play, right?

I see 4 years (48 mo) on the Northstar here

NSB-AGM-27F Battery

 

[planomateo]

Yeah, apparently it's 36 for marine applications (can't find the link that showed 36 that I quoted) and 48 for automotive/commercial. Almost a no-brainer to go with BatteriesPlus, longer warranty, cheaper, and more locations.

http://www.northstarbattery.com/1.0.1.0/251/NorthStar_Limited_Warranty_09-01-11.pdf