Thread: 99 TD5 dual battery setup

hey all how are we, i just purchased a 99 discoveryII TD5 and want to get some mods done. its my first disco and was thinking 2inch lift, 2inch blody lift and 33's but also want to get a dual battery set up. has anyone done one to this make before ive heard its a bit tricky due to room under the hood. any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi, Since you have a RHD Disco you are lucky as ARB does a 2nd battery mount just for this purpose. On my (read European) Disco the brake servo sits were you can mount this extra battery. I chose a dual battery mount from Mike Aedo, which he welds together to replace the factory plastic mount.

Then I would recommend to buy 2 new batteries, for example an Optima Red and Yellow Top. (This is subject to taste and experience, but these DO fit in both mounts.

Lastly you need a smart charger that will first top-up your main battery (Optima Red Top) and then the Aux. battery (Yellow Top). I am using one from National Luna (S.A). This one has the option to switch both batteries in parallel offering you instantly double starting or winching capacity.

Martin