General Ike Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 So I went to take the General Ike out of storage today and it would appear that the batteries are shot. They were brand-new three years ago but frankly I have only driven the truck 5 times in three years. I think I'm going to replace them but I would prefer to do so with an economy model as I feel that this scenario will replay itself over and over again and I would rather put cheap batteries in instead of continually destroy good batteries. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 What ever batteries you end up using, pick up a basic maintenance charger that keeps them from going below a specific voltage. I bought a solar powered one that works pretty well at Auto Zone for $25. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Buy some good quality batteries and purchase a Batter Tender to keep them properly charged between drives. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 They have to turn a turbocharged 6v53, and unfortunately the rig is kept at a storage facility that albeit indoors, does not supply power.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 Paul I didn't think about a solar one. How far can you run the panel from the rig. I'd need about 40 ftSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I lengthened the power cord and the battery cables on mine to add 25 feet. You can get a remote Solar panel in Sears or Northern Tool that are probably the most workable. It has a larger solar panel to compensate for the loss if you lengthen the cables. http://www.sears.com/battery-tender-5-watt-solar-tender-charger-with/p-02871257000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=02871257000&kispla=02871257000P&kpid=02871257000&mktRedirect=y 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I know its a PIA, but I would not keep the batteries on the truck until I planned on driving it. Take them home and keep them on a good charger/maintainer like "Battery Tender".Before you chuck the old batteries try using the Battery Tender to de-sulfate them first. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 Thank you all. Great suggestions all around.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Buy you a good battery disconnect switch and install it in the main cable between the starter and batteries they should hold a charge better then Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 It's got one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38233-b85-batteries/#findComment-272284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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