Dual Battery

[hfwebb]

Does anyone know of a dual battery cradle for the D3

[Bushwanderer]

Hi hfwebb,
Welcome to the forum.

If you look in the engine bay, there are two black plastic "boxes". One houses the starting battery, while the other is designed to fit a second battery. LR supply a clamp for the battery.

Hence, no separate setup is needed if fitting in the engine bay.

Best Wishes,
Peter

[hfwebb]

Thanks Peter
I will talk to LR . Asked TJM and they said none was available
Regards Howard

[jik22]

Thanks Peter
I will talk to LR . Asked TJM and they said none was available
Regards Howard

If you want to simplify things, Drivesafe on here does a kit for the D3 which includes the DBC, all wiring and the LR bracket. Have a look here (http://www.traxide.com.au/D3.html).

Also, have a search as there are a few threads (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-zone/44808-dual-battery-install.html) on this, including the small range of batteries which actually fit in that box! The Varta I run and one of the smaller (and much more expensive) Optima Yellow Tops are two of the options.

[rovers1952]

I installed the "Drivesafe" setup and was highly successful and appropriate. Also an easy amateur install. Battery selection is another story though. Found a more economical alternative to the very expensive "yellowtop" battery albeit only 60 amph but ok for an Engels fridge.

[Bushwanderer]

I should have said that I, also, have fitted Drivesafe's dual battery system. :blush:

It works beautifully. :):):)

I use it with a 60Ah Varta battery.

Best Wishes,
Peter

[Desert Traveller]

I'm another with Drivesafe's daul battery kit, it has to be the best kit I've ever purchased for a DIY installation for anything.
Nike (Just do it)

[CaverD3]

Got drivesafes kit too. Good system as it allows you to use some of the cranking batteries charge as well.:BigThumb: