Thread: Second battery behind RH quarter panel

Here's a pic of a second battery install behind the RH quarter panel:



It is of a 2004 D2, currently for sale on the net.

I know nothing about it and I don't even have a D2, but thought the pic might be interesting.

Thanks Nice1

Looks a bit vulnerable from that camera angle!

But with some decent protection it might be OK. Perhaps using this box: Aussie RV Products

But protected with added checkerplate like this one:
Pathfinder / Navara D40 TD


I'll do some measuring

Too vulnerable and adding 20+ kg behind the rear axle of an already butt heavy vehicle will make it a pig handling wise.

A good knock under there, guarded or not, will have potentially bad results!!!

I know you have SLS, but have you considered making another tray to mount on the chassis behind the compressor unit? Mainly to keep weight forward of that back axle.

Nice tidy install, but that would cop an absolute hammering off road. It's a shame you have SLS, as I have mine in that cradle, not as vulnerable and its a good spot for it I think...better than the hot engine bay.

Originally Posted by Tombie2

have you considered making another tray to mount on the chassis behind the compressor unit? Mainly to keep weight forward of that back axle.

I hadn't considered getting the weight forward of the rear axle - good point.

I went out this evening for a look near the compressor - not quite enough space for a 100AH+ battery as there's a canister thingy in the way.

As Hendrik suggested, the SLS compressor spot would be ideal. Also, on the opposite side of the car to the compressor would be a good spot but this is taken up by the ACE? or brake line? block.

I havn't been offroad yet, but I tend to agree with your comments below - the rear quater panel position is quite vulnerable to damage.

Oh well - might have go back to the battery in a rear bin option.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Too vulnerable and adding 20+ kg behind the rear axle of an already butt heavy vehicle will make it a pig handling wise.

A lot of people put their battery in the rear storage bin without any problems.

Mine will be in the same place just lower to the ground so what would be the difference, apart from a lower centre of gravity, which is a good thing.

Your vehicle, your call

I was looking at investigating further on a 2nd battery in the engine bay just forward of the firewall on the passenger side. I have not looked hard at the location and assume there is exhaust over that side somewhere, but considering mounting a tray in the area.

Requires more research but if anyone else has successfully mounted a battery there it would be handy to see some pictures.

I'm not sure a big fan of the alternative of installing 2 smaller batteries in the standard location. Although there are good points for it, i'm just not sold on it.