Re: Best battery type for winching?

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Tue Jun 05 2001 - 08:04:52 EDT


At 04:37 AM 6/5/01 +0000, you wrote:
> I'm finally getting around to working on installing my Warn M12000 on
>my Ram (BBQ is a month away!!!!) and I plan to do a dual battery system
>at the same time, the 2nd batttery being used for the winch, offroad lights,
>etc. (Actually I'm planning on the "2nd battery" being two batteries,
>wired in parallel; I'm pretty sure I have enough room to do that.)
>
> My question is, should I use "normal" automotive batteries or deep
>cycle? <snip> -Jon-

Jon

I don't have much in depth/personal knowledge in this area.

The only thing that I know about the deep cycle batteries is that they
are designed to power electrical accessories, such as lights, trolling
motors or winches because they provide a low, but steady level of power
for a longer period of time than a starting battery.

You may find something useful at (especially on page 2 and 3):

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/swb/articles/

Bob



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