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Where can I get a deep cycle battery to use as the 12 volt battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by wbs887700, Feb 15, 2021.

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  1. wbs887700

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    I need to replace my 12 volt battery and I want a deep cycle battery because I have a 1500 watt power inverter connected to my 12 volt battery that I use to power high-powered electronics.

    Can you post a link to one (or more) that you know of? I want it to fit where the OEM battery goes, and I want the lid to fit on top. Also, how do you wire it? Like, how do you connect the positive and negative terminals to the car?

    I want the biggest deep cycle battery (the most amp hours) that I can fit in the battery cubby.

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    #1 wbs887700, Feb 15, 2021
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    no idea. check with a marine supply company?

    the battery cables connect like any car, but they won't fit a standard battery, you would need to cut them off and install the correct size.

    also, you need a battery size that will fit the pan and total area, or do some sheet metal work.

    safety wise, you might want a battery that won't explode in a rear end collision.
     
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