dual battery

[MR T]

Has any one put a dual battery system in there cars and if so what configeration did you use .
Id like to put the second battery in the engine bay but so far no one does an of the shelf item as ive been told from arb , battery world and others there isnt enough room in there
and i dont have the room for it in the ute (Im a tradie and have lots of tools) so the only other place is under the ute on top of the main bar of the tow bar.
Access wont be very good though.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

[subi_man]

Welcome Mr T - There ARE underbonnet dual battery trays out there.

TJM, Pirahna for example... You can even pick them up from eBay

Hope that helps!

[subi_man]

Oh and I just did a search for "battery tray" and there's quite a few threads talking about them

Cheers

[MR T]

thanks mate that is good to know that at least they make a tray for them. now i just need to find a place to put it!!

[MR T]

well ive decided to put the second battery under the tray ontop of the towbar there are some pics in my profile
havent finnished yet but got the tray sorted

[MR T]

i hope this works this is my battery tray under the tray

[MR T]

no
ill keep trying got all the photos on photobucket just cant put them on here

[subi_man]

I fixed your pic links for you MR T

(in Photobucket, just select the links with [IMG] tags around them )

[MR T]

ohhhhh i see said the blind man to his deaf friend

[RHKTriton]

Good spot for a spare battery.

Lots of wasted space under Tubs on all these 4x4s.

i've been thinking of storage pods mounted in the cab floor foot wells - similar to Voyager, Renaults, etc.

anyone tried this?

[koshari]

Good spot for a spare battery.

i have chose the same spot for my 2nd battery,



see this thread http://www.newtriton.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4416&start=25#p72143

[SkIp]

I made a custom box that bolts under my tray like a tradie box (tray back). Full size battery and no problems.

[Snooozy]

Hi all,

Just a note to let everybody know that if you do fit a 2nd battery in a hidden position (IE under/in tray or behind rear seat) please consider a warning notice.

As a volunteer firefighter, one of the first things we do at a vehicle accident is to isolate the battery. If we don't know its there it puts you, emergency personal and your vehicle at risk of fire or explosion.

A good place to place the warning would be at the main battery.

This is a serious issue-lives can be at risk.

Another recommended idea is to make sure you have a good quality circuit breaker as close to the battery as possible, in case of short circuit.
If it is in harsh conditions eg under tray look at a marine quality breaker.-They are not cheap but your Triton is worth far more.

[acresgreg]

G'day,

I am getting a 105amp AGM battery fitted by ARB newcastle soon and it will go behind the rear seat. It is from memory 20 inches long and 4 inches wide. They have done them before and saves mucking about shifting things under the bonnet and gets the battery away from the heat of the motor as well.

Greg

[Grumpy]

Yes - Have a 100A/H Dual Battery mounted on top of towbar in plastic battery box. Vehicle is 2007 Dual Cab Triton GLX-R. Works a treat. Installed immediately after purchase in 2007 - at the time many places were happy to put it under the bonnet by "moving this thing here, moving that thing there, etc, etc to make room". Does not help warranty to move lots of stuff around in engine bay!

[Bennys]

G'day,

I am getting a 105amp AGM battery fitted by ARB newcastle soon and it will go behind the rear seat. It is from memory 20 inches long and 4 inches wide. They have done them before and saves mucking about shifting things under the bonnet and gets the battery away from the heat of the motor as well.

Greg

Hey Greg, I'm interested in this kind of set up also. Do you know what brand battery it is they're putting in? And whats it costing you if you don't mind me asking?

Cheers,


Ben

[Cowboy Dave]

Hey Greg, I'm interested in this kind of set up also. Do you know what brand battery it is they're putting in? And whats it costing you if you don't mind me asking?
Cheers,
Ben

Given those dimensions etc I reckon that'd be the same Remco battery that I got. Have a look over here for the details: http://www.newtriton.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4416&p=71406&hilit=remco#p71406

[Bennys]

Cheers Dave, $395 at batteries direct. Thats actually cheaper than I paid for my Optimum 100AH AGM that I was going to mount in the tray. Might have to sell that one on I think.

Cheers,


Ben

[Quinny]

Hi all,
Just a note to let everybody know that if you do fit a 2nd battery in a hidden position (IE under/in tray or behind rear seat) please consider a warning notice.
As a volunteer firefighter, one of the first things we do at a vehicle accident is to isolate the battery. If we don't know its there it puts you, emergency personal and your vehicle at risk of fire or explosion.

I thought this was a good (important) tip...

[Bennys]

So a sticker or a 2nd battery warning label on the crank battery might be a good idea...There just simply isn't enought room under the bonnet of an MN to get a decent battery in.

[Quinny]

Benn - Has the MN changed that much ?

I have a Ml 3.5 petrol with two batteries... I think there a few Ml oilers with two batteries under the bonnet...

I'd be interested if other Mn owners have a problem with a second battery in the front...



Q

[Quinny]

Yes MODS... I know ... Search, Search and then Search ... Please don't ban me...

[Cowboy Dave]

there's only one or two guys that have done it from memory. the problem is that the new ASC modules are mounted on the firewall roughly in line with the battery so you have to move them to get the room you need for the second battery and even then there is only room for a smallish number.

[Quinny]

ASC is - sorry for my ignorance ?

[Cowboy Dave]

Active Stability Control? Just says ASC on the module thingies...