Dual Battery choice

[joshua.alexander]

ok well thats good because the ironman one cuts out at 11.2 volts.

[big_bob_thefirst]

I'm sure i've seen the answer but can't seem to find it.

How have people run the thicker cable for their batteries into the tub? I've got a thin cable for the led's coming up under the wheel arch and shows up under the lip of the canopy. Would thicker cable make it thru there as well... Seems a bit risky of rubbing the insulation off?

[dan.batto]

I'm sure i've seen the answer but can't seem to find it.

How have people run the thicker cable for their batteries into the tub? I've got a thin cable for the led's coming up under the wheel arch and shows up under the lip of the canopy. Would thicker cable make it thru there as well... Seems a bit risky of rubbing the insulation off?

If it does fit through wack some of that split conduit over the cable

[Cowboy Dave]

I have thick cable through there. You can buy double insulated twin core - it's very tough, thick stuff.

[big_bob_thefirst]

Ok, I'll give that a shot. Hopefully thick stuff will b easier to feed thru there than the thin wire. I remember it being a PITA.

[headake]

Has any one writing up a DIY dual battery tread using the under bonnet systems??

I am confused as all F on what I need exactly for a simply dual battery set up

And each Autolec and 4wd store has told me different

I want a basic dual battery system under bonnet to run my engle and some camping led strip lights
Want the aux batter to charge up when I run the car and my engle to run off it when I turn my car off

[MervinJ]

Has any one writing up a DIY dual battery tread using the under bonnet systems??

I am confused as all F on what I need exactly for a simply dual battery set up

And each Autolec and 4wd store has told me different

I want a basic dual battery system under bonnet to run my engle and some camping led strip lights
Want the aux batter to charge up when I run the car and my engle to run off it when I turn my car off

All you need is a VSR.There are a heap of kits out there that will do the same thing.
I have a Matson branded one and its been good for me.As a matter of fact its my second.All I have is anderson plug down the back which I run the fridge off.
I see all these complex systems for power in the tray of a lot of utes and I dont understand why.Each to their own I suppose but for me I just want to be able to walk away from the ute for 24 hours with the fridge running and know that everything is going to be cold when I get back.Simple.
All these kits are dead easy to install.

Cheers

Mervin

[headake]

VSR?

[Tony81]

Has any one writing up a DIY dual battery tread using the under bonnet systems??

I am confused as all F on what I need exactly for a simply dual battery set up

And each Autolec and 4wd store has told me different

I want a basic dual battery system under bonnet to run my engle and some camping led strip lights
Want the aux batter to charge up when I run the car and my engle to run off it when I turn my car off

Hi Headake here is a link to my build thread, one of the first things I did was a under bonnet dual battery system with power to the tub it was very simple to do and works a treat.

viewtopic.php?f=51&t=10992

Hope it helps

[MervinJ]

VSR?

Sorry I was going to dumb it down but I just assumed everybody knew .....Voltage Sensitive Relay.Which just means that when the starter battery gets to a certain voltage(13.8 I think) it switches over and starts charging the aux battery.The VSR I have has a switch that can bridge the both in case the starting battery fails.
I hope that helps.
I wish there was a dumbed down section for this EGR,catch can stuff.Its to easy to just assume.
Please message me if you need to.

Cheers

Mervin

[MervinJ]

Like this.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MATSON-140-AMP-DUAL-BATTERY-KIT-WITH-OVER-RIDE-SWITCH-/280634972795?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415725da7b

This.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROJECTA-DBC150K-DUAL-BATTERY-SYSTEM-KIT-12VOLT-150-AMP-ISOLATOR-CARAVAN-/321126732065?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac4a51121

Or this.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REDARC-SBI12KIT-DUAL-BATTERY-SYSTEM-COMPLETE-PACKAGE-BATTERIES-12-VOLT-ISOLATOR-/400411180160?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3a5dbc80

They all do the same thing.

Mervin

[headake]

Like this.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MATSON-140-AMP-DUAL-BATTERY-KIT-WITH-OVER-RIDE-SWITCH-/280634972795?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415725da7b

This.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROJECTA-DBC150K-DUAL-BATTERY-SYSTEM-KIT-12VOLT-150-AMP-ISOLATOR-CARAVAN-/321126732065?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac4a51121

Or this.

[urlhttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REDARC-SBI12KIT-DUAL-BATTERY-SYSTEM-COMPLETE-PACKAGE-BATTERIES-12-VOLT-ISOLATOR-/400411180160?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3a5dbc80][/url]

They all do the same thing.

Mervin

So any of them kits + dual battery tray + deep cycle battery and I am in business?

[MervinJ]

Like this.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MATSON-140-AMP-DUAL-BATTERY-KIT-WITH-OVER-RIDE-SWITCH-/280634972795?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415725da7b

This.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PROJECTA-DBC150K-DUAL-BATTERY-SYSTEM-KIT-12VOLT-150-AMP-ISOLATOR-CARAVAN-/321126732065?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac4a51121

Or this.

[urlhttp://www.ebay.com.au/itm/REDARC-SBI12KIT-DUAL-BATTERY-SYSTEM-COMPLETE-PACKAGE-BATTERIES-12-VOLT-ISOLATOR-/400411180160?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3a5dbc80][/url]

They all do the same thing.

Mervin

So any of them kits + dual battery tray + deep cycle battery and I am in business?

Basicly yes.

They all come with instructions.
Some tips though...Solder all joints,use heavier cable than you think to the back of the ute and make sure you have a good earth.
I will put some pics up of the battery if you want tomorrow.

Mervin

[headake]

Was more confused on ctek isolates redarks vms and just needed a simple parts run down

So thank you

[MervinJ]

It doesnt have to be that complicated.It really is simple.

Mervin

[nashy27]

To save starting a new thread, cuz there is tonnes of them on dual battery systems. Those guys who have mounted a dual battery tray under the bonnet, where or how did you re-route the main power cables that ran behind the original battery? I managed to knock up a dual battery tray on the weekend out of a mudguard from an old tray back tray(couldn't believe how well suited all the bends were ), but when I go to fit it, the main cables are in the way. Looks like they could possibly be moved, but want to check with anyone who's actually done it or purchased a TJM tray to see where they put them.
Cheers
Nashy

[outlaws-new-triton]

The main cables sit between the 2 batteries mate. Can get a pic tomorrow when things are a bit brighter outside

[nashy27]

Cheers mate. Does that limit the size of the second battery? As it is you can only run a 12 and a 10" battery in there

[outlaws-new-triton]

Yeh bud, I got original 12in battery still and a deep cycle 10in battery as secondary battery behind it, pretty neat looking but tight fit that's for sure

[nashy27]

Cheers mate. Appreciate the advice.

[outlaws-new-triton]

No worries I'm sure others have a few different ideas but I tried to keep it simple and it is all still working after nearly 3yrs, in about 3 weeks time, lol

[baito]

Mate search for dual battery tray, I built mine myself, and it has pics that show where the cable is routed

Cheers

[renperc]

What do you guys think of these trays? Made with Stainless Steel.

http://www.offroaddownunder.com.au/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=154:dual-battery-tray-mitsubishi-challenger-triton&Itemid=288

[nashy27]

Mate try hitting up TJM.. I got quoted $145 from my local TJM, so you'd instantly save $50 plus your postage....

[Scale]

This is the battery and charger I used
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/281200300845?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

This is where I put it