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I totally agree with you. Odyssey is on my short list but the Optima DH7 is on the top right now because it has a little better specs. You are right about the Odyssey Extreme Series. I found one that looks very good but the width is about 1 inch too long. I don't want to modify my battery...

I consider the OEM battery bare minimum. I am just looking for a way to bump that up some to have more confidence in the reserve capacity. I have experimented with the refrigerator on my Bronco overnight and know that it works in cooler temperatures. I just need to get it to work as well in...

I have looked deep into lithium batteries and they are impressive. They are light weight, long life and have great power. The problem I have with them is the really good ones don't fit the Bronco without modification of the battery tray. The one that does fit is a H6 Group 48 Anti Gravity...

Yes, CCA is not the thing I need most. I start there and also look at AH next but Reserve Capacity is what makes my final decision. The problem is some batteries give AH and some give RC and not always both. That makes it difficult to compare batteries sometimes

Yes, that is an option I have already considered, but as I said in my original post, I prefer not to deal with having a second battery. I was able to do this for many years with my 02 Ranger with just the one battery. I should be able to figure out a way to do it with a Bronco. I have...

I can believe that. I don't use the A/S feature very much. I think A/S is one reason deep cycle AGM batteries are used in newer vehicles. The draw on the battery when the engine is off is another reason. The problem with deep cycle batteries is they don't have a long life when used in an...

Apparently, I am very lucky. It is my understanding that there were some issues with Optima batteries when they went to Mexico for manufacturing. After a couple years they figured out the problem and got it fixed. I guess I did not need a battery during those bad years.

I take fairly long off-road adventures in remote wilderness every year. I have an ARB refrigerator that I have used since the 90s. I keeps my cold storage foods and drinks. I have found after the refrigerator is used overnight my Bronco OEM battery voltage gets low enough that sometimes the...

I did look at the Odyssey battery. It does have higher CCA than OEM but is still lower than Optima and X2Power. I want as much capacity that I can get. It is still a possibility if it is made in the USA.

I could try slowing down a little and let the traffic push me.

I don't have many miles on 4 door Badlands. So, it is still breaking in. I use 87 octane and so far most of my driving is city. About 45% side streets and 55% freeway at 80 mph to keep up with SoCal traffic. On my first tank I got 14.5 mpg, second I got 14.7 mpg and on my current third tank...

Per your advice, I looked into Deka Intimidator Batteries. They seem to have a great reputation. The only Deka Intimidator battery I could find for the Bronco has basically the same CCA and capacity as the OEM battery. So, that would not meet my requirements for an upgrade even if it may be...

It seems the factory battery in my Badlands is marginal for how I intend to use it. I have gotten suggestions which include adding another battery but I don't think I want to go that route for various reasons. My preference is to install a battery with more CCA and capacity. I have gotten...

I have considered doing that but I had already planned to use that space for other storage. I also have heard of some real issues installing the compressor in that area. I have heard it doesn't fit in there very well. I have actually considered mounting a compressor under the vehicle, inside...

Wow, that is about what I paid for mt ARB refrigerator, but that was back in the 80s. The problem with that set up is I would also have to figure out a way to charge that battery because the power port will be used for the refrigerator. It is a great idea for time when you need the...

Thank you everybody for the suggestions. It gives me a lot to think about. When I go out on one of my adventures, it is anywhere from two to four weeks and resupplying is not always convenient. I am used to running with a 02 Supercab Ranger with a 6 foot bed. The refrigerator is up front...

I have been working with my solar for charging when in remote wilderness to keep my refrigerator running, This is the first time I have taken a good look at the battery in my Bronco. The negative post looks like it would work on another battery but I am not sure the positive post is compatible...

That must be a Toyota thing. I've had a couple Ford Rangers regeared and the only break-in requirement was to not tow for around 500 miles. No speed limit restriction.

They should be getting pretty close to production now. Last time I spoke with them they were shooting for January. I have not been able to get in touch with them lately. I hope they are moving along. I want to head down there and see one before I place an order.

After looking at the OEM slider in detail, I wonder how much protection they can provide. I am sure a light to moderate bump would be OK but I don't think they would stand up well to a hard hit. I think something sliding on them would get kind of hung up on where the mounting brackets attach...