Aux batt position ,, With duel Air con ?

[rob tilbury]

Hi all ,, after the dramas yesterday with the trans
I had the engel fridge on and the boat (250kg`s ) all up ,
anyhow 10 k`s from home we stopped ,, on restart the "S and M " flashing , didnt have the code reader in the car ,, so drove home in 3rd ,,
the P1562 Battery Supply Check code came up .
so changed the battery for a spare i had here on charge

then cleared the code and all good ,,
the battery spins the 350 ci chev in the speed boat fast <
The discovery is so voltage dependant a second battery should be a factory standard ,,,

so where to put one ,,
any ideas ,, ??
The rear air con pipes get in the way for the right side read of engine bay near the modulator ??
Maybe a sealed battery in the back ,,
(will run out of room soon going that way) ,,
has anyone put a sealed Underneath some where ??
Thanks in advance //////

[Tins]

Hi all ,, after the dramas yesterday with the trans
I had the engel fridge on and the boat (250kg`s ) all up ,
anyhow 10 k`s from home we stopped ,, on restart the "S and M " flashing , didnt have the code reader in the car ,, so drove home in 3rd ,,
the P1562 Battery Supply Check code came up .
so changed the battery for a spare i had here on charge

then cleared the code and all good ,,
the battery spins the 350 ci chev in the speed boat fast <
The discovery is so voltage dependant a second battery should be a factory standard ,,,

so where to put one ,,
any ideas ,, ??
The rear air con pipes get in the way for the right side read of engine bay near the modulator ??
Maybe a sealed battery in the back ,,
(will run out of room soon going that way) ,,
has anyone put a sealed Underneath some where ??
Thanks in advance //////

Have a look on the forum for Carl's battery box. Basically it replaces the one with the jack mounting so you put both batts side by side. Does limit the size of battery you use, but it's great. And the jack shouldn't be there anyway.

[Tins]

Here he is.

Overland Designs - Overland and Off Road Accessories (http://www.overlanddesigns.com.au/)

He's a vendor here, carldjohnston I think.

[rob tilbury]

Have a look on the forum for Carl's battery box. Basically it replaces the one with the jack mounting so you put both batts side by side. Does limit the size of battery you use, but it's great. And the jack shouldn't be there anyway.

The space where the Jack is looks great for 2 big 6 volt hi cap batteries i have

but 2 12 volt hi cap with a switch would be good also ,,,
Thanks again :D

[gavinwibrow]

Originally Posted by rob tilbury https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-2/238089-aux-batt-position-duel-air-con.html#post2555552)
has anyone put a sealed Underneath some where ??
Thanks in advance //////


Without going out to look, isn't there a space outside on the chassis to put a sealed battery - or am I thinking defender/RRC. Or does the ACE SL have some equipment there?

[rob tilbury]

Originally Posted by rob tilbury https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/768.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-2/238089-aux-batt-position-duel-air-con.html#post2555552)
has anyone put a sealed Underneath some where ??
Thanks in advance //////


Without going out to look, isn't there a space outside on the chassis to put a sealed battery - or am I thinking defender/RRC. Or does the ACE SL have some equipment there?


One of the new sealed batteries ,, and a thick bash plate so it dont get whacked
:cool:

[northiam]

Piranha Dual Battery Tray System Landrover Discovery 2 TD5 Dual AIR CON 99 04 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PIRANHA-DUAL-BATTERY-TRAY-SYSTEM-LANDROVER-DISCOVERY-2-TD5-DUAL-AIR-CON-99-04-/191007958534)

This one claims to fit dual ac

Regards

[Pedro_The_Swift]

At one stage,
there was a few installed in the unused SLS compressor cradle,,
as usual,, out of site - out of mind, comes into play,,

[jwb]

Piranha Dual Battery Tray System Landrover Discovery 2 TD5 Dual AIR CON 99 04 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/PIRANHA-DUAL-BATTERY-TRAY-SYSTEM-LANDROVER-DISCOVERY-2-TD5-DUAL-AIR-CON-99-04-/191007958534)

This one claims to fit dual ac

Regards

I have one and it does fit in the space but you are limited to a tiny 40Ah battery which is the only one that fits the tray. I gave up replacing the batteries after they cook next to the turbo.

I now simply have a standard 100Ah battery in a box in the boot space and linked to a Traxide dual battery controller.

[rob tilbury]

At one stage,
there was a few installed in the unused SLS compressor cradle,,
as usual,, out of site - out of mind, comes into play,,

But again mud rocks water ,,, pain to get to ,,
Thanks Pedro ,,
Will keep searching <<

:)

[rob tilbury]

I have one and it does fit in the space but you are limited to a tiny 40Ah battery which is the only one that fits the tray. I gave up replacing the batteries after they cook next to the turbo.

I now simply have a standard 100Ah battery in a box in the boot space and linked to a Traxide dual battery controller.

I looked at the link above ,, "N" series size ,, not real big ,,,

I have had dramas when using the winch also

Think i will go down the path of I Good quality battery ( As large as i can fit )
And a Gell in the rear to keep the fridge Up to power ,, I have a batter controller on the shelf so will stick that in line ,,

Will make it on a slide so it can be removed easy ,,, I have 50 amp anderson plugs all around the Land rover ,, for compressor ect so when camping i can plug the fridge and have the generator with the 10 amp charger on the other side ,,,,


Thanks everyone ,,
Very helpful :D

[Outback 1]

I have mine mounted behind the RHR wheel between the quarter and the chassis

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[Tins]

. I gave up replacing the batteries after they cook next to the turbo.

.

Main reaso I moved mine. Plus, it gives me a handy tray to mount a compressor on.

[rob tilbury]

I have mine mounted behind the RHR wheel between the quarter and the chassis

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Any chance of a few Pictures ?
Cheers
Rob
0488771480 sms them if you like ,,,

[CU55TM Disco]

I have a jumbo optima in the standard posi, I'm putting an aftermarket compressor on the lhs behind the abs module to replace the standard sls compressor, then I have 2 small 40 amp SLA's, 1to go where the oem compressor is, and one in behind the panel on the lhs in the cargo area whet the dual AC lives, I'm hoping to show horn it in there with the A.C. As I don't want to eat into the space on the the.

[rob tilbury]

I have a jumbo optima in the standard posi, I'm putting an aftermarket compressor on the lhs behind the abs module to replace the standard sls compressor, then I have 2 small 40 amp SLA's, 1to go where the oem compressor is, and one in behind the panel on the lhs in the cargo area whet the dual AC lives, I'm hoping to show horn it in there with the A.C. As I don't want to eat into the space on the the.

Will have to rip the trim off in the back and look ,,, the previous owner removed the rear seats and put the trim in from a 5 seater ,,, wrong colour ,, i have all the original plastic so as its going to rain the next few days i will have a look ,,,

Thanks again ,,
Rob :D

[Fluids]

I have dual/rear a/c and an arb tray fitted with an optima 55ahr mounted to the passenger side firewall in the engine bay ... can be done. See .....

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-2/137182-d2-dual-battery-setup-5.html#post1566628

[Cloughy]

Rod,
Easiest location to put a battery of sufficient capacity to run fridges etc, is in the storage bin in the rear on the drivers side. Slim line 120 AH deep cycle fit a treat, and you can go larger if you wish. Run the wiring up the R/H chassis rail, through the floor behind the bin (remove the vent and you will see where to bring the wiring up through floor) and then drill a hole into the bin. Works a treat, it is out of the road, yet readily accessible.
Hope this helps.
Cloughy:D

[Outback 1]

Rod,
Easiest location to put a battery of sufficient capacity to run fridges etc, is in the storage bin in the rear on the drivers side. Slim line 120 AH deep cycle fit a treat, and you can go larger if you wish. Run the wiring up the R/H chassis rail, through the floor behind the bin (remove the vent and you will see where to bring the wiring up through floor) and then drill a hole into the bin. Works a treat, it is out of the road, yet readily accessible.
Hope this helps.
Cloughy:D

Cloughy i think with dual air it may be a 7 seater mine is

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[Outback 1]

Any chance of a few Pictures ?
Cheers
Rob
0488771480 sms them if you like ,,,

Will take some when it stops raining :D

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[rob tilbury]

Cloughy i think with dual air it may be a 7 seater mine is

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It is a 7 seater "outback1 " but have removed the 3rd row ,, have a bin On the drivers side now ,,, the previous owner changed the trim on that side ,,
Its not a bad idea as its just full of crap that i don`t use anyhow

will look at that
Cheers

[Tins]

Just for clarity, what is meant by "dual air"? Mine is/was a 7 seater but I don't think there's anything unusual about the air, other than its climate control for both sides.

[rob tilbury]

Just for clarity, what is meant by "dual air"? Mine is/was a 7 seater but I don't think there's anything unusual about the air, other than its climate control for both sides.

in the rear left side there is another evaporator and fan setup that the refriderent goes thru and is operated by switches on the roof in the rear

[yogi_dog]

I have had the suspension upgraded to shock absorbers with lift kit i.e sls removed. I removed the suspension air compressor and found that a yellow top otpima battery fits nicely using the existing bracket mounts with a bit of fabrication of some mounting supports. I used a aluminum floor panel off a series landy folded as a protective guard.


I mounted a redac 100amp isolater in the jack housing box. Only vehicle i know with jack stored in engine bay!!!!

I didnt like the idea of battery mounted in engine bay next to exhaust and turbo = battery killer.

Did have larger battery original in rear compartment but that space has stainless steel water tank with water pump in it now for drinking water. Keeps cool and 1000 x bettter than plastic.




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[CU55TM Disco]

Only vehicle i know with jack stored in engine bay!!!!


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Obviously youve never had the privilege of owning a Lada Niva then!
They have the Jack in the engine bay, and the spare tyre as well!

The Jack under the bonnet is actually not a bad idea. I like it.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

would've be a great idea,,
if they'd mounted it upright.:angel:
now its just another leak source.
and worse, another maintenance issue.

[rob tilbury]

would've be a great idea,,
if they'd mounted it upright.:angel:
now its just another leak source.
and worse, another maintenance issue.

I just checked the jack ,,,,,,



NO OIL <All leaked out ,,,, I have a high lift jack will mount when i get the Roofrack on ,,,,
till then i will mount on the spare and wear out the door hinges !

Would have been stuck if i didnt check ,,,cheers

[rob tilbury]

Obviously youve never had the privilege of owning a Lada Niva then!
They have the Jack in the engine bay, and the spare tyre as well!

The Jack under the bonnet is actually not a bad idea. I like it.

far out we tried to kill it ,, them russians know how to build a tank ,,,,,

it went every where ,,,,, just a horrible drive

[CU55TM Disco]

far out we tried to kill it ,, them russians know how to build a tank ,,,,,

it went every where ,,,,, just a horrible drive
The little "Russian range rover" that could. Lol

[Fluids]

would've be a great idea,,
if they'd mounted it upright.:angel:
now its just another leak source.
and worse, another maintenance issue.


Mine doesn't leak oil ... just like the vehicle its mounted in !! :D

... luckily, the jack doesn't run any coolant :p