dual batteries?

doink · 02-08-2003, 02:26 PM

anyone here have a dual battery set up? im thinkin of getting another battery to help spread the load my lights and other aux items that i may get. any advice?

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Sludge · 02-08-2003, 11:58 PM

sorry i dont hve and answer but where would you put the extra batt

Skydigger · 02-09-2003, 12:09 AM

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Originally posted by FireFighter
sorry i dont hve and answer but where would you put the extra batt

Good question. I was inspired by 4crawlers set-up since I have the rear tire carrier I was thinking eventually a second battery could go under there.

Cebby · 02-09-2003, 05:11 AM

Gotta go Optima. You can mount them in any orientation (laying on their side for example, plus you don't have th off-gassing problems of regular batteries. I am planning to add one in the future, probably mounted somewhere out of harms way under the 4R. The only other question is how will you wire it up? Will you use an isolator, or wire in parallel (through a large relay). I have both of these and will shoot pics if anyone is interested.

hilandfrog · 02-09-2003, 08:49 AM

i put a yellow top as my second batt. I'm using it for lights, a heater in my shell and some power inverters. I went with a constant duty solinoid (SP) from an RV shop($28), a 30amp switch inside the cab($4) at radia shack, 20 of 4ga wire from home depo ($14) I covered the wire w/ new split fuel line and installed the whole thing. the second batt only charges if I want and will not drain the other batt unless i leave the switch on.
next I will add a relay so the switch will only have power if the key is in (not on) One more step to protect me from myself

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kerrs · 02-09-2003, 09:58 AM

I have two batteries, they are connected in parallel for extra cranking amps. But Bundubasher, has fitted one optima battery and changed his setup to a split charge.

You can just see the two batteries.

Kerr

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02-09-2003, 05:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Optima Gotta go Optima. You can mount them in any orientation (laying on their side for example, plus you don't have th off-gassing problems of regular batteries. I am planning to add one in the future, probably mounted somewhere out of harms way under the 4R. The only other question is how will you wire it up? Will you use an isolator, or wire in parallel (through a large relay). I have both of these and will shoot pics if anyone is interested. __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

02-09-2003, 08:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
hilandfrog Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Helena, Mt. Posts: 130	2nd batt. i put a yellow top as my second batt. I'm using it for lights, a heater in my shell and some power inverters. I went with a constant duty solinoid (SP) from an RV shop($28), a 30amp switch inside the cab($4) at radia shack, 20 of 4ga wire from home depo ($14) I covered the wire w/ new split fuel line and installed the whole thing. the second batt only charges if I want and will not drain the other batt unless i leave the switch on. next I will add a relay so the switch will only have power if the key is in (not on) One more step to protect me from myself . __________________ 01' tundra.... "must have a little green man under the hood that controls things" ?? 4.7 liter ?? 15mpg adv plush ?truck? "Keep both eyes open, keep the front sight focused and use good trigger control"

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kerrs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 85	I have two batteries, they are connected in parallel for extra cranking amps. But Bundubasher, has fitted one optima battery and changed his setup to a split charge. You can just see the two batteries. Kerr __________________ <:::MY SITE:::> '95 UK spec 4Runnner 3.0 Turbo Diesel Safari Snorkel Tinted Windows Tinted Light Lenses 55W Reversing Lights 130W KC Dayliters Aluminium Mats Inclinometer OME Springs & Shocks

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