Thread: 300Tdi dual batteries

I had an N70ZZ plus a similar sized deep cycle and the terminals are very close to the steel cover, never had a problem though.

I'll see if I can dig out a photo of the current arrangement. I used some timber so the the battery sat on a level area. The hold-down was temporary (already fitted by previous owner) but has been OK since 1998 when I got the Defender.

Split charge is by an early Piranha unit which is no longer made, seems to work OK.

Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

I had an N70ZZ plus a similar sized deep cycle and the terminals are very close to the steel cover, never had a problem though.

I'll see if I can dig out a photo of the current arrangement. I used some timber so the the battery sat on a level area. The hold-down was temporary (already fitted by previous owner) but has been OK since 1998 when I got the Defender.

Split charge is by an early Piranha unit which is no longer made, seems to work OK.

Colin

Thanks Colin

Would be very grateful of some pics. This is a 96 Tdi. My td5 has a flat bottom in the battery box and can easily accommodate N70Z size batteries but the uneven bottom in the Tdi is presenting issues.

Originally Posted by travelrover

Thanks Colin

Would be very grateful of some pics. This is a 96 Tdi. My td5 has a flat bottom in the battery box and can easily accommodate N70Z size batteries but the uneven bottom in the Tdi is presenting issues.

No issues with the 300Tdi.

First picture shows some plywood & a timber strip to level the floor.
Second picture shows two N70ZZ and a very old split charge relay (not much room left).
Third picture shows the current setup with a slightly smaller deep cycle battery.

A lot of this was temporary some 20 odd years ago but still OK !

The thin strap across the deep cycle has always worried me in case it damaged the battery but never a problem.


Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

No issues with the 300Tdi.

First picture shows some plywood & a timber strip to level the floor.
Second picture shows two N70ZZ and a very old split charge relay (not much room left).
Third picture shows the current setup with a slightly smaller deep cycle battery.

A lot of this was temporary some 20 odd years ago but still OK !

The thin strap across the deep cycle has always worried me in case it damaged the battery but never a problem.


Colin

Thanks Colin

That’s very helpful. So all the a/c fuses and relays have been moved to the rear.
What’s the smaller deep cycle battery?

Simon

Originally Posted by travelrover

Thanks Colin

That’s very helpful. So all the a/c fuses and relays have been moved to the rear.
What’s the smaller deep cycle battery?

Simon

The layout is how it was when I purchased it so not sure if the relays were moved.
I'd have to see if I have a picture of the battery before it was installed. It's the second smaller deep cycle I've had fitted, went to the battery supplier and looked for one a bit smaller than the N70ZZ.

Colin

Simon

Found it Ritar RA12-75
Hopefully a battery supplier can find this or an equivalent.


Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

Simon

Found it Ritar RA12-75
Hopefully a battery supplier can find this or an equivalent.


Colin

Thanks so much Colin

Simon

Originally Posted by gromit

Simon

Found it Ritar RA12-75
Hopefully a battery supplier can find this or an equivalent.


Colin

Found a local dealer!! Thanks again