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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826   
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I'm no expert but based on what I've read, the Odessey is a good mix of performance for starting and supporting accessories.
Will be interested in others views. Cheers Simon |
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7th Jun 2014 8:50pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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If you're on a budget then Numax, if not then Odessey. Even if budget is no obstacle, the Numax are a good choice. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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7th Jun 2014 8:57pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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What do you intend using the winch for? Winch challenge events or for self recovering whilst green laning (should not really need to) etc and what are the other bits and bobs? Assuming you are not into winch challenges and winch is for occassional use then you do NOT need twin batteries. Reason being if only occasional use of winch, time is not of the essence so you can winch for a minute and then sit there with engine revving if you are worried about battery state of charge, then do some more winching. So student budget, one battery, no split charging system means you can save money to be spent on a decent battery such as an Odyssey. Really need more information. Brendan |
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7th Jun 2014 9:55pm |
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| Waldo Member Since: 18 Jul 2010 Location: Bit South of Manchester Posts: 240
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Mostly it will be used for greenlaning recovery.
However during the course of next year I'm going to add a fridge to the back so think i'll need it. Will Defender 90 XS TD5 (03 Reg) |
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8th Jun 2014 8:06am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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please bear in mind that one of those cheap-y cool box things will eat batteries like there's no tomorrow.
I've used a relative good (of its kind) one and it used more juice than the fridge in my house! The compressor based "real" ones are much better (so I hear, no experience personally) but you pay for the privilege. I would forget the "cheap" option, it's more trouble than its worth. If you go with the "expensive" option then your choice of split charge and batteries will pale in to comparison with the cost of the fridge. E2A: if you're after more effective CCA for running a winch under load for longer, then just parallel two (preferably identical) batteries. No need for a split charger. |
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8th Jun 2014 9:42pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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A winch for recovery whilst green laning? Should you really be driving that green lane in those conditions?
A good 4x4 fridge will cost around £600+ and draw less then 1 amp. A cheap cool box will cost £100 or less and draw 3-4 amps.hr easily. Student budget? You should not need a winch for green laning. A fridge for use in the UK? Not essential. A strong cardboard box, a big plastic bag, some 2" insulation foam and ice blocks. A student, might even have access to liquid nitrogen, pour that over some ice blocks and that will used correctly keep your beer cold over a weekend. I would suggest you carefully thing about what you actually need and look for alternatives. Now IF you really want Odyssey batteries, IBS split management system, ARB fridge etc etc yes they can be supplied  but I would strongly advise you look at your budget and what you hope to achieve.
Brendan |
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9th Jun 2014 10:21am |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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I have Numax in the Challenge truck (3 winches) and Odyssey in the 130 (1 winch / fridge freezer / big sound system) - both types have kept a charge and worked exactly as required.
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9th Jun 2014 10:38am |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663 
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I'd of said twin Numax CVX (86Ah and 1000MCA, about 760CCA), but as Tanya dont them now, I'd go with the Enduroline version ... same battery essentially, but 90Ah.
Twin post set-up is handy to! Tight squeeze on top (in the 300TDi, not done the TD5 yet), so some good terminal shields/boots are a good bit of safety! http://www.tayna.co.uk/Enduroline-CXV-X-1000-Amp-P9008.html Both can take a real good pounding to if you hit them hard without any trouble! And can pull themselves out of deep deep discharge with a good charger without any ill effects! I'd personally prefer them over the 2 more common makes even if I had an unlimited budget. But I do like my performance per ££. Unless you're in a situation where you need GEL/AGM, I don't see the need! There's nothing wrong with the others and they haven't built up their reputation for nothing ... I just like the way the Numax/Enduroline is a ruddy good battery for not to much of a wallet dent! And I know some people like to stick with a "Top Quality" brand name, which there's no shame in! I wouldn't say no should someone offer me a free set of Optima/Odyssey mind! Should fit the Optima/Odyssey battery cages to! They do in the Gwyn Lewis one anyway! Almost certain they will in the D44 one to! |
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9th Jun 2014 10:54am |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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get the ones which fit! i bought 2 numax and couldnt get them to fit under the seat!
bought 2 optimas after and its in, but snug. height is the issue. |
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9th Jun 2014 11:38am |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663
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Just curious, is that on a TD5 or newer?
I'm sure I've read somewhere the 330TDi and older have bigger boxes. Like I say, the Numax fit the 300TDi battery box fine. I have 2 in there now. But not tested the TD5 yet! |
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9th Jun 2014 12:08pm |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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its a 200tdi.
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9th Jun 2014 12:48pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663
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Ahh you said Optima, for some reason I thought you said Numax!
I think the Optimas are RTS 4.2 and YTS 4.2 IIRC! |
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9th Jun 2014 12:53pm |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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yeah it was numax which wouldnt fit. had to buy a set of optima's as they are not as tall.
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9th Jun 2014 2:26pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663
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Ahh! Hmmm ...
Which were the Numax? Like I say, I have 2 CVX-X's sat on a Gwyn Lewis Double Battery Tray in a 300TDi, so those ones fit. Just curious as to which these others were? |
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9th Jun 2014 2:33pm |
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