Carmen 3600,

The absolute best answer would be found on a battery manufacturers FAQ site. My unprofessional opinion would be to get a moderately priced battery, disconnect it from the truck when not in use and keep it attached to a battery minder.

Infrequent use is the death toll for a wet cell battery. It will always fail sooner than one in regular use. A more expensive battery with more CCA or a longer warranty will probably not make it last any longer when only used occasionally.

Keeping it charged is the key to keeping it alive. The little battery tender should do this. Make sure the unattended charger is electrically protected so it doesn't burn the barn down when you are away.

EDIT. I read an article that says 'wet flooded batteries self discharge at a rate of 4% at 80&deg'.

Stuart


Last edited by atomarc; 04/04/2008 6:19 PM.