I am in need of new batteries and am thinking of getting Trojan cart batteries. Can you guys tell me how many years you are getting out of them. Thanks Bo
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I am in need of new batteries and am thinking of getting Trojan cart batteries. Can you guys tell me how many years you are getting out of them. Thanks Bo
I think it depends on use and care of your batteries. The deeper you discharge them and the longer they stay discharged will greatly affect battery life. Catfan my come along and better explain that as he was an engineer for a battery company. I run the Trojan 1275's on my boat for the past three years and I'd buy another set tomorrow. I've never ran them down no matter how I'm fishing. Take a look at the reserve capacity on the 1275's and know that Trojan doesn't cook their numbers on the R/C. Another factor on lead batteries is the weight as the more lead and acid it contains, the longer it will last. The Trojans are over 90 lbs each. Just my two cents. Lol
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Optima blue, and I'll say it again optima blue. Them some bad A** batteries!
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I had an Blue Top Optima go bad on me 15 months after purchasing it. I got credit for the battery, but I was told by 2 different stores that Optima is no longer the battery company they once were.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad982
For my cranking and accessory battery I run a huge group 31 series deep cycle. But I have the Trojan 1275's for my trolling motor. These batteries should last any fisherman with many many years of trouble free service if taken care of properly. They are heavy and expensive, but worth their weight in gold!
In short, Optima can't compete with Trojan cart batteries, period.
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I've had the same optima blue for 7 years, cant attest to the new ones. I will buy again tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
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I won't have anything but the cart batts, I use US Battery because of a little bit better reserve but have no doubt the Trojans will do a great job.
This set I have right now are over 4 years old and show no sign of not making another year.
John what are the dimensions on those cart batteries? I’m running 27s and they do well unless I’m pulling all day in a stiff wind. I hate reeling up and motoring back to start another run
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would have to look but they are bigger than 27's for sure. think the footprint is the same as most 31s but they are taller, an inch or so.
And really heavy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
What is the R/C on the US battery? I'm always interested in more power if the cost is close to the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
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Well I bit the bullet and got the US battery. It was a tossup with the Trojan but my dealer said that he thought the US were a little better. They were a little cheaper to. They have a reserve capacity of 290 so they should get me there and back. Thanks to everyone for the help. Bo:cheers2
I had 3 bad deep cycles that I traded and got credit for the cores towards a Trojan 1275. Wound up walking out the door with a new Trojan for $84. That thing never runs down. I'll never go back to anything else.
Been running optimas for years on everything. They are great batteries, and they won't get acid all over your stuff cause their sealed. Unless you have proof that they can't compete with they Trojans, I'd be very careful. Just because you got 1 bad battery doesn't mean their all bad. I bet there's been a bad battery of all brands.
Glad you are having good luck with them Dutchman but I don't understand part of you statement. What is there to be very careful about? Stating his own opinion? My opinion is the same as his, I have owned one blue top optima and it went bad at just over a year, have owned about a dozen cart batts and have not had a problem, US Battery brand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutchman
Yep, and I bet you everyone has a right to their own opinion due to sage experience. I'm all in on the bet too...[emoji33]Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutchman
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Did you get a 12 volt battery or 2 - 6 volt? I'm really interested in these because I need a new one. Which one would be the best 12 volt that they offer? I only have space for 1 trolling motor battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boa3
I got 12 volt batteries. About a 1inch longer than a group 29 and 1inch or so taller. Same width. I got XC2 batteries and I believe they have a 290 reserve capacity.
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Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Bad choice of words on my part . He stated "bottom line optimas can't compete with Trojan batteries " . I've got optimas that are 6 years old and still going strong . Never had a bad one . We say on here all the time that we shouldn't bash companies . I can go anywhere when these batteries fail and warranty/replace them . Everybody carries them . and we still haven't really addressed the messy battery acid part .
Everybody has their favorites and everybody has their opinions. Some good info here weigh it all out and make your choice. Its usually best just to agree to disagree.
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Originally Posted by Dutchman
No problem man, to each their own. I had heard that about the warranty as well.
I wish I could have bought cart batteries when I bought but none of my compartments were tall enough for them.
Had i blue top optima last 7 years
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I use US batteries in my Polaris EV. Replaced the 2005 date codes in 2017 with a new set. It’s all about maintenance.
If the cart battery won't fit because of height, check out their group 31 battery. It's mone of the higher capacity 31's out there and last like the cart battery. Put a couple in neighbor's boat and plenty of lasting power and no problems in 2 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abu65