Does anyone know about ARK Portable battery boxes and where to buy them

[Brett From Ark]

Hi all

with Christmas fast approaching i just wanted you too all know that Ark will be closed from Friday 12/21/18 and will re open on Wednesday 01/02/2019 if you want to place an oline order the online orders will be processed and sent out but will be closed on the public holidays, your post and emails will be looked at after we re open in 2019.

thank you for your help support and questions during 2018.




Regards

Brett from Ark

 

[Brett From Ark]

Hi All just to let you know Ark will be at overland west from may 17-19 at FT Tuthill country park in Flagstaff AZ USA we will be located at stand P72 check out the below link

https://www.overlandexpo.com/west

 

[Tom899]

Hi Brett, I have an ARB fridge/freezer in my Ford Transit Connect. About 2 years ago I put an AGM battery in the vehicle. I think the battery is getting tired. I’m now thinking of ordering an ArkPak 715.
I’m trying to figure out what battery to get. I’m assuming I should get an AGM since it will be inside the vehicle.I was looking at a VMAX MR137-120 Deep Cycle AGM battery. It states the minimum charger should at least be 8 amps. I notice the dc charge in the 715 is 6 or 7 amps? What do you think?
Or, can you or someone please recommend a really good battery for the 715? I will probably only be running the ARB fridge, but want it to do a good job. I’m in the U.S.
Thanks,
Tom

 

[Brett From Ark]

Hi Tom

i would strongly recommend a group 31 fully sealed non venting Battery such as AGM you are correct and to confirm the AP715 is able to produce a maximum of 7Amps per hour back into the battery.

some other batteries people have consider are listed below

https://www.exide.com/sites/default/files/2017-10/MKTG2578%20Exide_TradeSheets_Marine-200-Megacycle_4-17.pdf

the above is for the exide XMC31 this is a perfect fit

Exide Edge AGM dual purpose or Exide mega cycle both group31

http://www2.exide.com/us/en/product...lutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext

http://www2.exide.com/us/en/product...lutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext

http://www.amazon.com/Exide-FP-AGM24DP-Sealed-Marine-Battery/dp/B00HAIGJF0
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1FSBY6G15VQZ7ZH6XAKN


Odyssey AGM model number 31M-PC2150ST-M
https://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/31m-pc2150st/batteries_marine?pp=25

Dekka battery model number – 8a31dt
https://www.dcbattery.com/deka_8a31dt.html

Full River
https://www.dcbattery.com/fullriver_dc105-12.html


if you have any more questions please ask

Regards

Brett from ark

Hi Brett, I have an ARB fridge/freezer in my Ford Transit Connect. About 2 years ago I put an AGM battery in the vehicle. I think the battery is getting tired. I’m now thinking of ordering an ArkPak 715.
I’m trying to figure out what battery to get. I’m assuming I should get an AGM since it will be inside the vehicle.I was looking at a VMAX MR137-120 Deep Cycle AGM battery. It states the minimum charger should at least be 8 amps. I notice the dc charge in the 715 is 6 or 7 amps? What do you think?
Or, can you or someone please recommend a really good battery for the 715? I will probably only be running the ARB fridge, but want it to do a good job. I’m in the U.S.
Thanks,
Tom

 

[Tom899]

Hi Tom

i would strongly recommend a group 31 fully sealed non venting Battery such as AGM you are correct and to confirm the AP715 is able to produce a maximum of 7Amps per hour back into the battery.

some other batteries people have consider are listed below

https://www.exide.com/sites/default/files/2017-10/MKTG2578%20Exide_TradeSheets_Marine-200-Megacycle_4-17.pdf

the above is for the exide XMC31 this is a perfect fit

Exide Edge AGM dual purpose or Exide mega cycle both group31

http://www2.exide.com/us/en/product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext.aspx?culture=us/en&culture=us/en&culture=us/en&culture=us/en&page=product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext&page=product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext&page=product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext&page=product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext
http://www2.exide.com/us/en/product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext.aspx?culture=us/en&culture=us/en&culture=us/en&culture=us/en&page=product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext&page=product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext&page=product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext&page=product-solutions/transportation/findabattery-trans-ext

http://www.amazon.com/Exide-FP-AGM24DP-Sealed-Marine-Battery/dp/B00HAIGJF0
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1FSBY6G15VQZ7ZH6XAKN


Odyssey AGM model number 31M-PC2150ST-M
https://shop.odysseybattery.com/p/31m-pc2150st/batteries_marine?pp=25

Dekka battery model number – 8a31dt
https://www.dcbattery.com/deka_8a31dt.html

Full River
https://www.dcbattery.com/fullriver_dc105-12.html


if you have any more questions please ask

Regards

Brett from ark

Thanks Brett, I appreciate the information. Now I have to get busy trying to find one of these batteries locally. If not, I’ll buy online. One more question Brett, is the Optima Blue-Top 8052-161 D31M also a good choice? I want to make sure the charger in the AP715/AP730 is compatible. The reason I consider, I can find a fresh one locally for sure, with a build date of 7/19. I also need to order the AP715, or, now I’m thinking the AP730 instead. I’m assuming the AP730P is not available in the U.S.?
Thanks,
Tom

Brett, just placed an order for an AP730, looking forward to it!
Amazon wants over $500 for the Exide(maybe that’s the going rate?)

 

[Brett From Ark]

Hi All see below information on Ark 's trading dates for 2019 Christmas New Year period

 

[RubiconGeoff]

Since ARK didn't offer any holiday specials for the ArkPak this year, I wound up buying a 730 from an eBay seller and used an eBay Black Friday coupon to save $40. That was the kick in the pants I needed to finally go ahead and buy one after several years of daydreaming about it. I've been wanting to upgrade my Jeep's dual battery setup for a while now, and the ArkPak gives me the flexibility I was looking for. Now I just need to finish building my cargo area fridge slide, compressor, and ArkPak mount to be ready for next season's adventures!

 

[utherjorge]

This gives you three batteries now, yes? Or....will when installed?

 

[RubiconGeoff]

Still just 2 batteries - the Group 31 AGM that was installed under my rear seat prevented me from being able to fold the seat down. I was looking at other mounting options and decided to go with the ArkPak which allows me to completely remove the battery when needed and also use it as a power station that doesn't tie me down to the Jeep. The ArkPak provides me with all of my uses as a dual battery setup, plus a lot more. It's not cheap, but it's worth it.

 

[utherjorge]

Ah, Ok: a single, until you want/need the double, and then you do this. Gotcha. I wonder if I should do the same for me; I would truly only need a second for times I'll winch

 

[Brett From Ark]

Hi all

see below, our Christmas / New Year operational hours.

Take care, stay safe and look forward to 2021

Regards

Brett from Ark