Most of the folks I know that run Optimas in there rig (4-wheeler) is because of replacement ease & availability-can be found just about anywhere, folks just know the name. That said usually when someone loses a battery more than likely its an Optima (course partly due to so many are running optimas). Generally just stop holding charge or just quit-deader 'n door nail without prior signs. I know for a few years a lot of folks were having problems with them leaking at the posts.
Likely just luck, my aux jeep battery is an optima. It has got to be pushing 10 years old. Never had an issue with it, and its lived an abused life. Ill probably change it this summer, I may look other brands because of the short life Ive recently been seeing though more than likely it'll be an optima. All I want in the jeep is something that works if I happen to be laying on my side, optima still a viable option in it, camper I think there are better options.
But back to the Battery Compartment Safety Issues - I don't think box would be Riva (or Lance) approved if a wet cell battery is installed, dealer cuts the top open for ease of wiring defeating box purpose and its setting next to a possible source of ignition? Pretty much uses up any safety margins-
which is what this thread brought to awareness.
Folks just need to inspect/address as needed.
