Thread: Dual Battery System

Originally Posted by moggly73

Just wondering what dual battery systems people are using?

Thinking about one, not sure which to choose from.

ARB
TJM IBS
Piranha
etc
?????

Cheers

Paul

If you are driving a LR product. Where have you been ? Check out Traxide on the Verandah channel.

I have a Traxide SC40 in the D2, never had a problem, Tim (AKA Drivesafe) is great to deal with and will help in any way he can, the kit comes with EVERYTHING you need to install it.

Traxide

Baz.

Redarc
works fine

Originally Posted by Redback

I have a Traxide SC40 in the D2, never had a problem, Tim (AKA Drivesafe) is great to deal with and will help in any way he can, the kit comes with EVERYTHING you need to install it.

Traxide

Baz.

so the Traxide kit installation is ok for someone who seems to be electrically retarded like me then?

The website plans look easy though.

Paul.

Originally Posted by moggly73

so the Traxide kit installation is ok for someone who seems to be electrically retarded like me then?

The website plans look easy though.

Paul.

Yep, if I can do it anyone can

Hi Paul,

One of the considerations on which controller you use is whether you wish to make use of some of your main battery's power to power your auxillary needs and hence extend the available power and running time (like the Traxide, which is what I will be using) - or not, like the standard Redarc controller.

If you have a decent sized main battery like most D2's do then I would go for the Traxide. If you are paranoid about not using any power from the main battery and happy to have less available for running a fridge etc then go for the Redarc, as it cuts off the main battery from the auxillary when it's still almost fully charged.

[QUOTE=Redback;1307549]I have a Traxide SC40 in the D2, never had a problem, Tim (AKA Drivesafe) is great to deal with and will help in any way he can, the kit comes with EVERYTHING you need to install it.

Traxide

Agree with Redback. I fitted the SC80 controlling the deep cycle battery in the rear of my Disco and it works a treat. Drivesafe very helpfull when I had a problem (my fault).
Regards
Maggsie

Originally Posted by moggly73

so the Traxide kit installation is ok for someone who seems to be electrically retarded like me then?

The website plans look easy though.

Paul.

Mate, if you decide to go the Traxide unit, and need a quick hand, let me know. I love playing with the electricky stuff...



Oh, btw - I am putting up a big shed soon, and they say many hands make light work...