D4 second Battery

[Boofrmb]

Has anyone placed a second battery into the D4, after a D3, where the second battery fitted easy.

Rob

[sheerluck]

A PM to Drivesafe would be a good bet. He sells D4 specific dual battery kits and trays.

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[Discorosscv]

M8,contact TRAXIDE here in QLD. Brilliant guy (Tim I think) to deal with. He supplied me with Battery tray,isolater kit + all hardwhare n simple fitting instuctions for my D4. Plus(aux) battery contact in Canberra. All installed n working perfectly with Yellow Top Ultima Batt. At a very reasonable price delivered to my door in Mackay QLD.PS. My Engel now runs 24/7.

[Boofrmb]

Thanks Guys, will check it out tomorrow.

Rob

[CaverD3]

It can be done but you need to move things around.
Not sure if there is a post on AULRO but there are some threads on disco4.com.

[drivesafe]

Hi Rob and there are two positions to fit an auxiliary battery ( or two ) under the bonnet of a D4.

This picture shows the Yellow Top batteries in both positions.

The mount on the left ( passenger ) side is the easiest to do.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/59.jpg

[WhiteD3]

Has anyone placed a second battery into the D4, after a D3, where the second battery fitted easy.

Rob

Rob, do a search through the D3/D4/RRS forum. You'll find a few "how to" threads with pics and all.

[geoz]

Hi Rob and there are two positions to fit an auxiliary battery ( or two ) under the bonnet of a D4.

This picture shows the Yellow Top batteries in both positions.

The mount on the left ( passenger ) side is the easiest to do.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/59.jpg

How do you get the aux battery in the spot close to the windscreen? I have your system and have the battery in the other spot and would have to move electronics and hard brake lines out of the way to fit a battery and there is no tray (yours is perfect for behind the headlight though). The reason I would like to do this is I would like to fit a compressor but can't find a spot.

[eddomak]

I believe this thread (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/102180-clearing-d4-aux-battery-tray.html) is the one you are looking for. :D

It has the detailed illustrated instructions for how to clear the tray, and if you keep scrolling there are several pictures of the battery in place. Hope this helps.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/d3-d4-rrs/37634d1311464192-clearing-d4-aux-battery-tray-aux-batt-finished-install.jpg

[scarry]

How do you get the aux battery in the spot close to the windscreen? I have your system and have the battery in the other spot and would have to move electronics and hard brake lines out of the way to fit a battery and there is no tray (yours is perfect for behind the headlight though). The reason I would like to do this is I would like to fit a compressor but can't find a spot.

There was a pic on here with an air compresser mounted where the battery closer to the windscreen is situated on Tims pic.

It may have been one of Sniegy's posts/threads.

[drivesafe]

The reason I would like to do this is I would like to fit a compressor but can't find a spot.

Hi geoz and it’s a coincidence you should ask that as I have sold a number of my D4 battery trays to D3 owners so they can mount their compressors in front of their cranking battery.

[geoz]

Thanks mate that is what I was after.

[geoz]

I actually want to do it the other way round, I am quite happy with the Optima in front of the cranking battery. D4 will be out of warranty in Dec, then I will clear the other spot.

[drivesafe]

Hi geoz and you don’t have to wait till your warranty expires to do the rearrangement.

I supply a number of LR dealers and some of them move the gear around in the auxiliary battery compartment on brand new vehicles.

So not a problem fo you.

[scarry]

This thread should also give you a few ideas:)


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/147529-dual-battery-air-compressor-d4.html

[Guppy]

Hi geoz and you don’t have to wait till your warranty expires to do the rearrangement.

I supply a number of LR dealers and some of them move the gear around in the auxiliary battery compartment on brand new vehicles.

So not a problem fo you.

Hi Tim,

Which LR dealers in VIC? I asked a couple and they said they would not touch the rearrangement

Thanks

Gup

[drivesafe]

Hi Tim,

Which LR dealers in VIC? I asked a couple and they said they would not touch the rearrangement

Thanks

Gup

Melbourne City Land Rover, and they not only do it for their customers, you can contact them to arrange an installation.

[Guppy]

Melbourne City Land Rover, and they not only do it for their customers, you can contact them to arrange an installation.

Thanks Tim but Strange,

I asked them and they said they would not touch it. Do you have a contact that you know?

Gup

[CaverD3]

Ask Sniegy.

[drivesafe]

Ask Sniegy.

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But what system were you asking them to fit?

While they fit my systems, they may not touch other brands!

[Guppy]

Was asking for the move to install a compressor - I have your one of your units already installed (myself) in front of the cranking battery

[drivesafe]

Leave it with me and I'll get back to you during the week.