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Skiboy
15th June 2018, 03:13 PM
Can anyone post pics of where.how installed an auxiliary battery in their RRS L320 V6 model (2012 specifically).

I am looking for ideas on where and how to mount fridge battery.

Has anyone mounted a lithium battery (smaller) in the rear anywhere?

Thanks in advance
Skiboy

Meccles
17th June 2018, 06:29 PM
I’ve got a Traxide dual battery set up with Optima D34 battery sits just in front of main battery will take a pic tomorrow. Contact Tim Drivesafe or Google traxide dual battery kits. Purpose designed for these cars. Has worked flawlessly for last 5 years

Meccles
17th June 2018, 06:37 PM
These were photos incisor took
traxideecclesRRS0 | Dave Blears | Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/niknodave/10835331343/)

Skiboy
17th June 2018, 10:22 PM
I’ve got a Traxide dual battery set up with Optima D34 battery sits just in front of main battery will take a pic tomorrow. Contact Tim Drivesafe or Google traxide dual battery kits. Purpose designed for these cars. Has worked flawlessly for last 5 years

Thanks - yes know Tim was out there last month to pick up a usi -160 unit for Bumblebee my off road hybrid. I see it uses the same unit. Like the way can also plug solar in the back.

So will use his gear it was more where to locate the battery.

pics a great help thanks
Skiboy

drivesafe
18th June 2018, 09:50 AM
Has anyone mounted a lithium battery (smaller) in the rear anywhere?
Hi Skiboy, if you fit a lithium in an RRS ( and any other vehicle ) to charge it properly, you will need a DC/DC device.

At this time, it is not really that advantageous to fit a lithium battery system over a standard battery setup in your RRS.

BTW, I now sell Sterling Battery to Battery ( DC/DC ) gear, for lithium battery setups, but again, the standard setup is still the optimal way to go.

Skiboy
18th June 2018, 11:04 AM
Hi Skiboy, if you fit a lithium in an RRS ( and any other vehicle ) to charge it properly, you will need a DC/DC device.

At this time, it is not really that advantageous to fit a lithium battery system over a standard battery setup in your RRS.

BTW, I now sell Sterling Battery to Battery ( DC/DC ) gear, for lithium battery setups, but again, the standard setup is still the optimal way to go.

Ok thanks Drivesafe

Will be looking to get kit for RRS once I have it purchased (delivered end of month) to locate battery in front as per post above and your USI 16o.
I will need Anderson in rear for van for 3way fridge plus your upgraded rear cig plug for fridge in car.

I presume it is the D4 kit - not sure I follow the difference between all the options but the last one with the USI 160 allows the solar from the rear same as I got for Bumblebee is the one I think.

Skiboy