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 UTV batteries
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02/06/14 02:47 AM
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scot
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THF Trophy Hunter
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What are you guys with added accessories, lights and portable spotlights using for batteries? Are "UTV" batteries enough to run a winch?
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Re: UTV batteries
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04/17/14 08:03 PM
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DudleyDoRight76
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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I bought an aftermarket battery
Alvin Lodge 762
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Re: UTV batteries
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04/17/14 08:43 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
Bird Herder
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Bird Herder
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The Mule guy's over on the Kawasaki forum recommend the red top Optima. A little pricey but supposed to last forever and they are maintenance free.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: UTV batteries
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#5075948
04/17/14 08:49 PM
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Navasot
Hollywood
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Hollywood
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Interstate but for my spot lights I keep a much larger battery in the bed and spliced the wires on my light so I don't have to worry about blowing fuses
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Re: UTV batteries
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04/17/14 10:33 PM
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twinbubba
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I put a second battery in my Rhino with a battery separator so my charging system charges both.
2017 Chevy Colorado Z71, 09 Yamaha Rhino 450 Camo,
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Re: UTV batteries
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04/17/14 11:23 PM
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Shotgun Willie
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I put a second battery in my Rhino with a battery separator so my charging system charges both. Build thread? What isolator did you use?
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Re: UTV batteries
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#5076231
04/17/14 11:35 PM
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stxranchman
Obie Juan Kenobi
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Obie Juan Kenobi
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One Optima Battery and be done. Might have to rig a new spot for it but no need for any extra battery or charging system. We ran extra lights front and back including light bar, winch, road feeder, and all the other electrical on the Mini Truck, Mule or Ranger from one Optima battery. Last a long time also for the money it is the best deal out there for a UTV or even in the mini-trucks.
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Re: UTV batteries
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04/20/14 01:25 AM
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twinbubba
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I put a second battery in my Rhino with a battery separator so my charging system charges both. Build thread? What isolator did you use? My build thread was on a now defunked Rhino forum but here is the picture I posted on that forum. 
2017 Chevy Colorado Z71, 09 Yamaha Rhino 450 Camo,
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Re: UTV batteries
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04/20/14 03:36 AM
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Shotgun Willie
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Battery Separator... interesting. I didn't know anyone made such an animal. Thanks. 
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Re: UTV batteries
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05/08/14 03:12 PM
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OutdoorsFan78
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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I have a red top Optima on my Polaris Ranger Crew and it has not let me down since 2009. I ordered a custom cut battery holder that is cut for the Optima and mounted it under the hood.
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Re: UTV batteries
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05/17/14 02:37 AM
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RZRDuner1
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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Two Options: Get a high power battery like an Optima unit or a dual battery setup. Got my Optima battery here. SBS Parts
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