What kind of batteries are used in Overland builds?
There are three main types of batteries that are used in overland builds. 1. Lead Acid Battery This starting battery is the cheapest and easiest to use. Interstate Batteries are the most well-known. Your vehicle most likely came with a lead acid battery. 2. AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Battery
Is the Overlander Battery Company a good company?
Overlander is a great family run company with very impressive support and product knowledge. Fantastic bespoke batteries and all round RC equipment. Proud stockists of Overlander’s full range. All products are always consistently high quality and at a very reasonable price point! Keep up the good work Overlander!
How does a charge controller work on an overland vehicle?
A solar charge controller regulates the amount of power that is delivered from the solar panel to the battery bank. On Expedition Overland trips, we are constantly moving and thus don’t have permanently mounted solar panels. On the rare occasion when we do stay in one place for more than two days we use the REDARC 150W Solar Blanket.
What kind of battery does a jeep GC use?
The power draw of a functioning Jeep GC when turned off is actually quite low. (we load tested this a while ago, I don’t have the figures handy). It’s an AGM battery which means it isn’t going to fail from a single relatively deep discharge. Many people have flattened these batteries completely and they still function fine when fully charged.
How many miles does a GC overland have?
I have a 2017 GC Overland with the Quadra Lift Suspension System. I have about 8,417 miles on it. I have not used my GC in about a month.
The power draw of a functioning Jeep GC when turned off is actually quite low. (we load tested this a while ago, I don’t have the figures handy). It’s an AGM battery which means it isn’t going to fail from a single relatively deep discharge. Many people have flattened these batteries completely and they still function fine when fully charged.
Is it OK to replace a jeep AGM battery?
It’s an AGM battery which means it isn’t going to fail from a single relatively deep discharge. Many people have flattened these batteries completely and they still function fine when fully charged. Dealers weren’t replacing batteries when dealing with the recent Jeep GC flat battery issue.
How much does a ALCO battery battery cost?
If it helps financially, Alco have a battery with the same footprint and terminal orientation MS60038 which retails for around $280. It is Calcium chemistry but should work equally as well. Same issue for me.