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Biggest battery in stock location?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rujack, Feb 19, 2019.

  1. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    Could be the AGM’s are a tad bit taller? The stock hold down would have worked since the handle on the X2 is not at the edge, but i wanted to do it right.
     
  2. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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  3. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    At cost +10%
    It must be that then, I just flipped it around and works mint. I've attached a link for reference. https://waveinverter.co.nz/shop/deep-cycle-battery/crown-12v-115ah-deep-cycle-battery-cr27dc115/
     
  4. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    For reference I’m a second gen.

    It fit just fine, but I built a beefier holder. 1/8” thick steel bar and 3/8” thick J hooks and nylock nuts.

    Excuse the shit wiring, I have a fuse block waiting for install.

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  5. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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    What does that mean? I’m not that savvy with batteries...

    Edit: what I mean is how does that compare to the X2 power?
     
  6. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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  7. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    I’m in the wrong business.

    27F fits stock tray, and it’s lighter than a 31M. I have a 27F sitting in my garage and a brand new OEM battery in my truck since it died just before the warranty ran out.
     
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  8. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    Not telling you what do but you might want to insulate that splice...

    Edit...Oh nvmd. Looks like that’s a red extension for the neg.
     
  9. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    My bad homie,I get a discount. If you look into shipping I could get one out your way if its worth it.
     
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    3 layers of marine grade heat shrink with silicone.
     
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  11. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:50 PM
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    Never mind again then!! :annoyed:
     
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  12. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    Thanks for the offer but I need a battery ASAP :cheers:
     
  13. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Warranty replacement. Threaten to call corporate. It’s covered by the 3/36. It blows me away dealers try to get out of replacing this garbage battery.

    Of course, still get a new one on discount if you can! That’s why I got my Northstar 27F.. the ‘True Start’ or whatever it is will just fail again. It already cranks slow here when the wind blows right.
     
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  14. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:53 PM
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    Group 27?
     
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  15. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    They’re saying it passed the load test. What can I do? :notsure:
     
  16. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    Check another dealer if you can. These batteries are lowest bidder batteries .. very government like.
     
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  17. Feb 19, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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    I will try again. Then I’ll have two batteries and motivation to do a dual setup.
     
  18. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:02 PM
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    Or at least one on standby. Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t see the need for that unless you’re doing serious glamping :rolleyes:

    Best of luck. Appears I’ve gotten very lucky in all of my dealer experiences. Did laugh when the tech told me I could clean the battery acid leaking out of my battery to maintain its health tho :rofl:
     
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  19. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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  20. Feb 19, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    Rujack

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    I’m kind of a glamper :anonymous:

    I’d like to get the fridge off propane and like the assurance of two batteries when in the boonies.

    That’s a rich one. Actually mine is leaking a tad too. I’ll add that to the complaint...
     
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