I buy mine from Wally World.  Current price for a group 41 battery
(which they seem to always have on the shelf) is $79.00. Had one go TU
last week after 6 months. Returned it. They tested it. Tester said
"replace battery." Walked out with a new one for $0.00.

Wally Worlds are ubiquitous.

Jim

On Apr 4, 2009, at 8:56 AM, Thomas Kitts wrote:

> Well, this winter's cold snap seemed to have killed off my batteries
> (apparently a duel set up).
>
> Bought the Westie last May so I don't know how old the batteries are
> but they don't seem to recharge when driving. They jump easily and
> nothing else seems to be an issue. Thing worked fine before the winter
> freeze in December.
>
> Going to get the batteries tested today, as well as a checked for an
> unknown draw, and was wondering what I should replace the batteries
> with if it is needed. Suggestions anyone? I scanned the archives and
> didn't find anything very clear. I just want a dependable start with
> the existing wiring.
>
> If I can get this dealt with asap, and get a dependable fire-up, I
> might make it to the Fishermen's Bend get-together to ask many more
> questions. Many more questions, indeed.
>
> TIA,
>
> Thomas