J

Cold Cranking Amps

Basically how much power your battery is spitting out when you first start
your car.

J

"JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
news:HW3yb.26380$Rk5.5139@newsread1.news.atl.earth link.net...
> What does CCA stand for?
>
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch.
Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest
periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima
is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to
the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you
over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this
a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Mike Romain

Cold Cranking Amps or what is available to turn the starter over.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

JeePenn wrote:
>
> What does CCA stand for?
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >

Mike Romain

Cold Cranking Amps or what is available to turn the starter over.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

JeePenn wrote:
>
> What does CCA stand for?
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >

Mike Romain

Cold Cranking Amps or what is available to turn the starter over.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

JeePenn wrote:
>
> What does CCA stand for?
>
> "JimG" <jimg@cj7_2muchspam.com> wrote in message
> news:vsa1ddcfr2ea3@corp.supernews.com...
> > You don't have to buy a new battery just because you get a winch. Always
> > have your motor running (if it will), and let the winch rest periodically.
> > When you do replace your battery, get the biggest CCA one that will fit,
> or
> > go to a dual setup. I guess the Optima's are nice but for my money the
> > standard 4x4 duty dual battery setup is the way to go. A single Optima is
> > over $100, I bought two Champion 4x4's for that, then the battery tray,
> > solenoid and cables.... your done. Leave the deep cycle batteries to the
> > boaters.
> >
> > --
> > JimG
> > 80' CJ-7, 258 CID
> > 35" BFG MT's on 15x10 Centerlines
> > 4.56 D30-D44 SOA
> > D300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> > Warn 8000i w/dual batteries
> > LockRight F&R
> >
> >
> > "JeePenn" <tchilson@penn.com> wrote in message
> > news:rO6xb.20660$Rk5.19338@newsread1.news.atl.eart hlink.net...
> > > Good point, you seem to speak from experience :-). So, lets say I
> > > eventually get a new winch (a nice Warn 9.5ti). I am thinking that I
> will
> > > not have to buy a new battery just because I installed a new winch.
> But,
> > > when I have to eventually replace my battery, what should I shoot for?
> I
> > > would probably want something sealed like an Optima, but do I look for
> > > anything else (like maybe a deep cycle)?
> > >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:3FC4F19F.39313714@***.net...
> > > > I surely would have the engine running. But remember if you over
> > > > power the alternator and you see the winch slowing down, give it a
> > > > break, other wise you could suck the memory out of the computer or
> radio
> > > > and have it run in the limp for about twenty minutes to recover.
> > > > Optima's FAQ: http://www.optimabatteries.com/faq.asp#q8
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > JeePenn wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I am new at off-roading and was going to buy a winch. Is it
> necessary
> > > to
> > > > > have a deep cycle battery if you have a winch? I have always
> thought
> > > that
> > > > > you would want to have your engine running if you are using the
> winch
> > > (if
> > > > > your engine can run) thus not drawing from the battery. Is this a
> > true
> > > > > statement? Is the Optima a deep cycle?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >