US Replacement Batteries

[jliltd]

Does anybody know what part no. for a US-available battery for our mini trucks? I have a 1990 Daihatsu Climber with a bad battery and the terminal posts look suspiciously smaller than US batteries (it's a Panasonic brand). Another truck we have is an official US-Imported Mitsubishi and it has a Napa BCI-26 (Power 65) that looks the same size but it as the larger US terminal posts. I could go that route but would have to change the cable clamps to larger size.

Any ideas?

[Brian Shirley]

We use a lawnmower battery that has flat posts. Just take the bolt out of the round clamp and slinde the ears of the clamp over the flat post of the battery and put the bolt back in. Brian

[EastTexasMiniTrucks]

Walmart has small lawn / tractor battery that fit perfect. And come with a great warranty! ;)

[Colin]

Is anyone using dual batteries? I notice the Sambar has a tray under the passenger's seat, in addition to the one on the left side of the frame. Makes for a great place to store an extra quart bottle of oil. :)

[EastTexasMiniTrucks]

One battery seems to work just fine for all of our trucks. But it never hurts to pack a spare.

[abcminitrucks]

We have used a dual battery setup in one that a customer wanted to take camping. We just used a Perko Battery switch for a boat and made it where he could switch to the other battery when he wanted to use the 12v accessory plug. That way he did not run the chance of killing the starter battery. Then when it drove it....he put the battery selector on both and the alternator would recharge both batteries. Just make sure not to move the switch with the engine running.

We have also done this on other vehicles using a constant duty solenoid. Makes for a nicer installation, but requires a little more work and electrics know how.

[Colin]

Sure, a typical battery isolator like an RV or dual-battery pickup installation uses. :)