Bigger replacement AGM battery

[Finlayforprez]

I haven't found a group size 49 compatible battery among Optima's offerings, either (then again, I haven't looked in a while.

I just looked as well and found nothing. I wish they had a yellow top option for the main battery.

 

[mbw]

I've got my box of traxide parts sitting here next to me. I need to start that project. Guess the first thing I need to do is find the little L brackets for the module/alarm bracket. (Anyone have a link to that part?)

I guess I will pickup a Exide Edge FP-AGML5/49 Flat Plate AGM Sealed Automotive Battery for the stock batt and Optima Batteries 8012-021 D34 YellowTop Dual Purpose Battery for the aux.

Only other thing I need to figure out is another plug for compressors and things in the cargo area, not using the outlets.

 

[umbertob]

I just went to Lowes and looked for short corner braces in the cabinetry department. Don't remember the exact size, but something like this should work: http://www.lowes.com/pd_315714-1277-DPB115_0__?productId=3169855, plus a few short bolts, nuts and washers to attach them.

 

[umbertob]

How many miles did you have on your truck when the battery went?

Around 28K I think - the car was less than a year old. I could have gone for a warranty "freebie" from the dealer (battery is covered by the same warranty as the rest of the car), but decided to get a better AGM battery on my dime instead.

 

[Surfrider77]

Wow, you put on 28k miles in less than a year? That's some serious driving!

 

[Finlayforprez]

Wow, you put on 28k miles in less than a year? That's some serious driving!

Umberto does a lot of driving! I am at the opposite end of the extreme, I will be lucky to hit 15,000 in 2 years.

 

[umbertob]

Wow, you put on 28k miles in less than a year? That's some serious driving!

I will "hit" 2 years of ownership in 10 days...My my, how quickly time flies. I have 66K miles on my car currently 30-35K miles per year is about right for me.

 

[Finlayforprez]

I will "hit" 2 years of ownership in 10 days...My my, how quickly time flies. I have 66K miles on my car currently 30-35K miles per year is about right for me.

That's amazing - I remember when you got your truck! One of the first 2013s on the forum. You have actually had great luck with no problems I believe?

My main stock battery is fine, but I wonder if it's worth it to go ahead and replace it with the AGM battery since it's a much better battery and I have a few things connected to it. I know if I end up moving to New England late next year, I will definitely given it's a lot colder than northern CA

 

[mbw]

My MY13 is from March, so just a bit newer than umbertob's. (but mine isn't the range rover edition LR4 like his) I have about 27k miles, mostly from big road trips. I work mostly from my home office, so she stays parked a lot of the time. I am thinking about just ordering an AGM and swapping that out at the same time I do the traxide install.

 

[Finlayforprez]

My MY13 is from March, so just a bit newer than umbertob's. (but mine isn't the range rover edition LR4 like his) I have about 27k miles, mostly from big road trips. I work mostly from my home office, so she stays parked a lot of the time. I am thinking about just ordering an AGM and swapping that out at the same time I do the traxide install.

Yeah, I think that sounds like a good idea. The AGM battery that Umberto used is pricey, but not bad at all - I would pay anything for a great battery. I am happy spending the money and switching it out and your plan sounds great. Looking forward to hearing how your Traxide install goes......

Here is a stupid question - can I just switch out the batteries and then everything is fine? There is not anything that needs to be dealer programmed - right? Sorry for a rather stupid question.