Dual battery diagram

[herrBlick]

Hello, So I have the spare battery from my D3 and the isolator thingy SC80 , basically everything that was under the Bonnet, ( I left all the tricky wiring that runs through the firewall and to the sockets )
Now I need to get a shopping list together for Drivesafe
What do I need?
Where is the best spot to run the cables to the 12 volt sockets

New car BTW

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[justinc]

Hello, So I have the spare battery from my D3 and the isolator thingy SC80 , basically everything that was under the Bonnet, ( I left all the tricky wiring that runs through the firewall and to the sockets )
Now I need to get a shopping list together for Drivesafe
What do I need

New car BTW

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Just ask Tim for the Defender wiring harness part, you can PM him a question, he doesn't bite :D

JC

[herrBlick]

I was just off the phone with him .....It's not the harness that's the problem it's the way 2 run the cable,

Do you go under the car or behind the plastics Allah the Discovery ... I am clueless as to what to do .....
I need some Diagrams

[one_iota]

Congrats on the acquisition....nice!

So where are you putting the battery and where and how many 12v outlets are you installing?

[Drover]

Run the cables through the large grommet in the battery box, underneath the car, along the near side chassis rail to about equal with "C" pillar.

Bore a hole under the rear seat, there is a nice flat section near the bottom of the "C" pillar. From there run the cable up the pillar, then you will need to remove the trim around the rear sliding windows. Mount the 12v plugs in the window surround trim, hide the cable in there as well. Re fit and your done

Who needs a diagrame

[herrBlick]

Congrats on the acquisition....nice!

So where are you putting the battery and where and how many 12v outlets are you installing?

Ok cheers mate
I am want to put 3 12 volt outlets just to be sure , I only ever use my fridge and Travel buddy oven but a spare for some LED night lights or other appliances would be good ,
I am a neat freak though so the tidier the better.

Loving the Defender thus far .....It's the first manual,I have driven so I am finding it tuff going

[one_iota]

This is what I did:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/98065-power-rear-puma.html

There are many ways to skin the cat though.

Good luck with the manual change learning curve...it's worth it.

[Chops]

Two things HB, if you go to my build thread, there's a couple of pics there which may help for the battery install. I used Traxides 160 unit, and so far,, very happy with it. And when it comes to electrics,, I'm a nuff nuff :eek:
The other thing, as your in Melb,, oh look at that, just like me :D, depending on where you are, you can have a look at mine in the flesh. This could also be achieved at the 65th Anniversary on the 29th(?) event at Scorsby too ;)
I took my outlet cable under the floor pan as suggested and came up behind the rear passengers seat, but mines a ute, so you'll probably want to do it differently.

[herrBlick]

Thank you all for your help I kinda got it now . I am writing a email to Tim as we speak , as you say there are many ways to skin a cat,
I think easy access is the key and also tidiness

[justinc]

don't forget with a defender simplicity is king!!:D

are you enjoying driving it yet?

jc

[herrBlick]

Yes Justin getting their ....apart from having some crazy kangaroo Diesel things are pretty good , I just need to get into 3rd quicker ....also it's a lot better round corners ......maybe because its not 3 tons.....

[herrBlick]

Two things HB, if you go to my build thread, there's a couple of pics there which may help for the battery install. I used Traxides 160 unit, and so far,, very happy with it. And when it comes to electrics,, I'm a nuff nuff :eek:
The other thing, as your in Melb,, oh look at that, just like me :D, depending on where you are, you can have a look at mine in the flesh. This could also be achieved at the 65th Anniversary on the 29th(?) event at Scorsby too ;)
I took my outlet cable under the floor pan as suggested and came up behind the rear passengers seat, but mines a ute, so you'll probably want to do it differently.

Sounds great Chops I have Tim getting my stuff together...it seems like grommets are a Defender owners best friend

[Chops]

I came out of driving an auto of about15 years when I got mine,,, talk about rough first few changes,,, even managed to hit reverse to take off at the lights once,, :angel:

Grommets are good, although I think mine still need attention,, as well as a heap of silicone to seal some gaps,, ;)

Let us know if and when you want anything

[herrBlick]

I was considering one of the Arkpaks as they seem like a tidy solution to dual battery stuff

[justinc]

Yes Justin getting their ....apart from having some crazy kangaroo Diesel things are pretty good , I just need to get into 3rd quicker ....also it's a lot better round corners ......maybe because its not 3 tons.....

Yes, well that IS part of their appeal:D

I have often thought looking at most trip ready/ accessoried up D3/4's they should be browsing the Jenny Craig website....searching for appropriate meal replacement programs :o:D

JC

[herrBlick]

Are you saying they are a little...ummmm porky!

[herrBlick]

don't forget with a defender simplicity is king!!:D

are you enjoying driving it yet?

jc

Yes indeed it is fantastic, really enjoying being part of the car if you know what I mean...

[herrBlick]

Ok this is what I needed. I have attached an Arkpak using this diagram
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