Thread: 1st Traxide Discovery 4 specific dual battery kit

Hi Drivesafe,

I'm about to take delivery of a D4 (well June anyway). I intend to have my Waeco fridge in the back and also tow a caravan with an inhouse battery - the van's already been wired up with a 50amp Andersen plug from when I towed it previously with my Landcruiser.

Is your multi-battery charging system the way to go? I'm planning on having an auxiliary battery in the cargo area at the rear (I assume there's no room for one in the engine bay).

The problem I have is that I had a Landcruiser with a Rotronics system. I was told that when you have two auxiliary batteries they only charge to the maximum capacity of the one with the lowest capacity - is this true? Is it best to have both auxiliary batteries the same or doesn't it matter?

Also, I'm planning to give your kit to the local car sparky up the road and I'm assuming they should be able to install it without too many hassles.

Sorry for the dumb questions - but I'm no electrical expert!

Thanks

Ron

Originally Posted by Watpub

The problem I have is that I had a Landcruiser with a Rotronics system. I was told that when you have two auxiliary batteries they only charge to the maximum capacity of the one with the lowest capacity - is this true?

Hi Ron, first off this is nothing more than a total fabrication and is put up by companies trying to con unsuspecting potential customers into buying grossly expensive dual battery systems that actually don’t perform as well as the standard isolator types do.

Add to this the fact that your D4 comes with a huge 180 amp alternator, you will have no problems charging a number of batteries at the same time.

As to your requirements, I have a full cable kit for the D4 that supplies all the cable and hardware to allow for charging your battery in the rear cargo area and a battery or two in your camper trailer or caravan.

The kit also comes with all the hardware needed to fit two new cigarette type power sockets in the rear cargo area and the entire kit can be fitted with the only holes needed to be cut being for the two power sockets.

These kits are very simple to fit and the only tools needed is a standard terminal crimping tool, used for ordinary insulated crimp terminals, a drill to make the holes for the two power sockets, a spanner and a set of side cutters.

NOTE, all the heavy gauge cable terminals are pre-installed so you don’t need any special tools to be able to fit this kit.

Ron, you need no auto electrical skills what so ever and if you have the most basic DIY handyman skills, you can easily fit this kit yourself.

The kit comes with comprehensive step by step installation instruction with loads of picture to guide you through the installation process.

As to your auxiliary batteries, it make absolutely no difference as wether you have identical or dissimilar auxiliary batteries, you will charge them all without any problems.

BTW, there no such thing as dumb questions, if you don’t ask, you don’t learn!

Originally Posted by drivesafe

As to your requirements, I have a full cable kit for the D4 that supplies all the cable and hardware to allow for charging your battery in the rear cargo area and a battery or two in your camper trailer or caravan.

The kit also comes with all the hardware needed to fit two new cigarette type power sockets in the rear cargo area and the entire kit can be fitted with the only holes needed to be cut being for the two power sockets.

Hi Drivesafe,
Many thanks for this. This sounds perfect for what I want.

I thought I'd play it safe giving the job to an auto sparky - I do have some skills in installing driving lights, radios, etc in other cars. What I'm finding with LandRovers (remember I'm coming from a LandCruiser background) is that dealers and companies like ARB scare the b-jeezus out of you telling you "you'll blow the computers if you touch the electricals!".

If you could let me know your product code for this and the price (inc delivery to Melbourne) I'll either email or pm an order.
Ron

Hi Ron, the kit is the D4 Caravan FPC kit and is $430 ( which includes postage ).

The only thing you need is your battery box and battery.

The kit includes a 1 metre pre-assembled cable to connect to your battery in the battery box. I will also be fitting an circuit breaker in-line in this 1m cable to simplify the connection to the battery.

Hi Drivesafe

I'm not too sure what I want long term but would be happy with an auxiliary battery set up in the rear of my D4 to run fridge etc whilst camping. Your system appears a good solution.
Please advise details.

James

Hi james, this kit is now available and is $430 including express post.

Just send me a PM when your ready to order.

Cheers, Tim.

Hi Tim,

As discussed, please send me your bank details so we can order.

James

Any pics you can email me? or post here

Dorko