Deep cycle batteries Sears??

billwilson · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:53 am Post subject: Deep cycle batteries Sears??

It appears that Sears has some cost effective batteries

any experiance

i need a total of 100-150+ aH storage

thanx

Boegrrl · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:58 am Post subject:

Sorry dont know about Sears deep cycle... can recommend BatteriesPlus.com find a nearby store and go with the Werkers - awesome. Hope you get an answer on Sears.
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markz2004 · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:21 am Post subject:

$10 says it really isn't a "Sears" battery, but made by someone else and branded as Sears. Check the specs against other well known batteries and see. Although I didn't buy an optima, I can remember looking around and seeing a battery at Costco that was exactly the same shape, etc as an optima...
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airkooledchris · Samba Member Joined: January 25, 2005 Posts: 2713

I got the big sears deep cycle battery about 5 years ago, seems to be just fine. It's huge and heavy, but does what its supposed to.

presslab · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:21 am Post subject:

Sears has the DieHard Platinum series which is manufactured by EnerSys. These are pretty much the same as the Hawker Odyssey batteries. I really like my Odyssey batteries.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02850131000P

http://www.eetimes.com/press_releases/prnewswire/s...ompanyId=1

If you're looking for a cheap battery this one looks good:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02827582000P

Make sure you check out the differences in the warranty coverage.
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PDXWesty · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:46 am Post subject:

If you want real storage and a real deep cycle battery, get a lead acid deep cycle. The AGM and Gel batteries can't compare and aren't "true" deep cycle. I got a Trojan 110 AH battery and it far outperforms the optima batteries I've had in the past. Do some internet research and you'll find the same answers I'm sure.

GWTWTLW · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:04 am Post subject:

I would second the Trojans if you have room for them. Our AW had 2 of them connected together under the rear seat. I don't remember the AH capacity but the fridge would run for about a week in the summer.
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presslab · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:19 am Post subject:

tsombrero1 · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject:

I like mine Smile

Ruined a Yellowtop and an Odyssey by running them down... they were under warranty but shipping is expensive. You're never too far from a Sears and the warranty is good.
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Jamos · Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

Anyone with a suggestion of a good deep cycle battery that will fit in the stock driver's seat battery box?

I haven't had much luck finding a Group 41 sized deep cycle battery.
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McVanagon · Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:24 am Post subject:

Blood Loss · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:07 am Post subject:

vwsyncroguy · Samba Member Joined: July 27, 2004 Posts: 242

4 22Ah AGM Wheelchair batteries

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88AH under the drivers seat.

Warren C.

Blood Loss · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:56 am Post subject:

RCB · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:52 pm Post subject:

vwsyncroguy · Samba Member Joined: July 27, 2004 Posts: 242

vwsyncroguy · Samba Member Joined: July 27, 2004 Posts: 242

singler3360 · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject:

Blood Loss, thanks for the link.

RCB · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject:

agreendaya · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject:

I'd highly suggest Amazon.com, I just got new SLA batteries for my electric bicycle, smaller than you'd really want for an aux setup, but it was by far the cheapest place I could find things, and I spent several days and many hours exploring options. Of course check the brand first, but there was a very good selection, and cheaper than from other outlets.
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