Factory Battery? How long did yours go?

Discussion in 'General Truck Discussion for all Generations' started by VanoFord, May 22, 2012.

Factory Battery - How long did it last?

  1. Less than 2 yrs

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  2. 3 yrs

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    23.1%

  3. 4 yrs

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    7.7%

  4. 5+ yrs

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    61.5%

  5. Aftermarket Brand w/ atleast 4+ yrs

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%
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  1. May 22, 2012 at 4:17 PM #11
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    I'm sure it's climate and drive cycle related.

    I don't do much short hop driving in mine so the battery has a chance to fully recharge after most every start.

    My 97 had the factory battery in it when I got rid of it in '05.
     
  2. May 22, 2012 at 4:25 PM #12
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    Okay Jake, I'm sorry but, I'm gonna call SHENANIGANS on that :jester:



    I'm sure it does. Unfortunately I do a lot of short trip driving. Not to mention my truck sits a lot too. That takes its toll on a battery more so then driving one. I'm about to invest in a battery minder for my 2002. :waytogo:
     
  3. May 22, 2012 at 4:31 PM #13
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    Mine sits a lot but if it's going, more often than not it's going 25+ miles before it gets shut off again.
     
  4. May 22, 2012 at 4:35 PM #14
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  5. May 22, 2012 at 4:37 PM #15
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    They work like a charm. I've got a 2 bank charger+minder on the boat.
     
  6. May 22, 2012 at 4:41 PM #16
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    are they pretty much worry free once you hook em up? I don't want to have to fart around with it all the time. :jester:
     
  7. May 22, 2012 at 4:51 PM #17
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    Mount it and go. Just plug it up when it sits.
     
  8. May 22, 2012 at 4:55 PM #18
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    Mine made it five years
     
  9. May 22, 2012 at 6:07 PM #19
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    I like that. I think I'll pick this up after we get back from Disney. We got to focus on that at the moment. :jester:
     
  10. May 22, 2012 at 6:18 PM #20
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    My wifes explorers battery lasted 7 years. My truck lasted 8 years.

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