Battery’s

[rldunbar20]

I’m shopping for a new battery for a 2015 Laramie 1500 any suggestions? I want the best


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[01Ram2500]

I have had good luck with OEM batteries.

 

[bassheadhemi]

Northstar battery are currently the best at the moment IMO https://www.northstarbattery.com/product/nsb-agm-94r-l4

They started as an industrial battery provider and have a very big R&D team to come out with the best product available. Not saying that others like Odyssey or Optima are bad, but Northstar have the edge.

 

[huntergreen]

Never had a problem with interstate.

 

[Graygoose]

XS Power.

 

[ramportin1]

i agree with huntergreen, interstate batteries are top notch

 

[Rampant]

I run a yellow top Optima. I've had them in three vehicles and they all lasted 6-8 years with no issues.

 

[mohemipar]

If you want the best I would agree with Optima.

 

[adrianp89]

Northstar hands down. With that being said, I would not want to pay 3 or 4x for a battery I have no need for. I am perfectly fine with the Mopar OEM, was $125 at the dealer.

https://www.impactbattery.com/blog/2017/01/the-best-agm-battery-no-one-knows-about/

 

[ExpressRules]

Never had a problem with interstate.

I'm also a fan of Interstate. Have used them for replacements in all my vehicles for a number of years now.

 

[rwreuter]

If you want the best, you will pay......Optima

 

[Tray Burge]

I run a yellow top Optima. I've had them in three vehicles and they all lasted 6-8 years with no issues.

I use the Optima red top myself and love them.

 

[grizzstang]

After making the switch to an AGM battery (Odyssey) in my last truck I really don't care for the old school lead acid batteries anymore. With an AGM you leave behind the acid leaking all over the top of the batteries and corroding your terminals. Everything stays dry and acid free so you won't have to clean your battery terminals again.

 

[blackbetty14]

Why not go full lithium? Ive seen them in the $400-600 range. Its a pretty penny but I've used Lithium Ion battery's in my motorcycle and it was 1/4 the size, weighed like 1/8 the weight and had more CA/CCA and reserve. Plus they can hold a charge without dropping for 1 year min on the shelf. I use the Shorai motorcycle battery as a basic universal tester battery in the off months.

Theirs one brand of Lithium car battery's that has a built in low voltage protection which incorporates a shut off when the battery drains. Then you can push a button on the battery and it acts like a "jump start" and can get you out a tight situation without doing anything but pushing a button. I would love to get one but its a huge investment but they should last 5+ years without breaking a sweat. Lithium doesn't like the cold but they actually get more powerful the warmer it gets.

With that being said... Ive heard some negative reviews of Optima lately. After they moved there manufacturing out of the USA to Mexico supposedly quality and longevity have been affected substantially. My Dad had a red top that lasted less than 3 years in a DD Saturn Ion. I get more life out of my advance/autozone gold series led acid.

Interesting to hear about northstar... I will have to look into them a bit more

 

[kad]

You can get a Duracell (Made by East Penn) AGM at Sam's Club for about $170. One of the more reasonably priced AGMs IMO.

-K

 

[Jstmahoney]

I had and interstate in my old truck. I’d get another one when I need it in the new truck. I also found out that AAA has a 6 year warranty and free installation. That’s the longest warranty I’ve seen in a while. I will. Looking further into that option since my Journey is due for a new battery soon.


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[Tray Burge]

Why not go full lithium? Ive seen them in the $400-600 range. Its a pretty penny but I've used Lithium Ion battery's in my motorcycle and it was 1/4 the size, weighed like 1/8 the weight and had more CA/CCA and reserve. Plus they can hold a charge without dropping for 1 year min on the shelf. I use the Shorai motorcycle battery as a basic universal tester battery in the off months.

Theirs one brand of Lithium car battery's that has a built in low voltage protection which incorporates a shut off when the battery drains. Then you can push a button on the battery and it acts like a "jump start" and can get you out a tight situation without doing anything but pushing a button. I would love to get one but its a huge investment but they should last 5+ years without breaking a sweat. Lithium doesn't like the cold but they actually get more powerful the warmer it gets.

With that being said... Ive heard some negative reviews of Optima lately. After they moved there manufacturing out of the USA to Mexico supposedly quality and longevity have been affected substantially. My Dad had a red top that lasted less than 3 years in a DD Saturn Ion. I get more life out of my advance/autozone gold series led acid.

Interesting to hear about northstar... I will have to look into them a bit more

I've had nothing but great service out of my Optimas, who knows, with all the great stuff Trumps doing they'll probably bring their production to the US? A 48 month battery is only going to last 48 months same goes for all of them. Optima doesn't last any longer, it just doesn't corrode so any gel battery should do that.

 

[huntergreen]

The optima deep cycle batteries suck.

 

[rwreuter]

That isn't very constructive......they suck doesn't help anyone.

 

[Rampant]

The optima deep cycle batteries suck.

Do you mean the blue tops? That's the only Optima I haven't used. I am on year #4 on the yellow top in my Yukon right now. Never an issue. Last one lasted 6 yrs. If I get that much out of this one, I'll buy another.