> 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? Originally, I was planning on deep cycle, but upon further
> research, it seems that deep cycle batteries are designed for relatively
> low current draws over a long period of time, whereas a standard battery
> is designed for relatively high current draws over a short period of time.
> Based on that, it would seem to me that winching has more in common
> with cranking an engine than it does with say, running a refrigerator
> or a television. The main difference being that a winching operation
> takes longer than cranking an engine.
>
> So, I got to thinking perhaps a standard battery would be better, and
> I could even save some cash to boot... What do you folks think?
Optima batteries, without a doubt. Contact Wrangler Power Products at
http://www.wranglernw.com/
They are very nice and very knowledgeable on 4WD electrical/charging
systems.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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