Thread: dual battery

Originally Posted by Pauly85

and whilst im on the subject, where have you guys fitted your second batteries? ive seen the arb battery tray that mounts to the firewall, but i was wondering if anyone has removed their jack mounting, and placed the second battery next to the main one?

thanks in advance!

ARB one works ok but can only fit a 55AH max and the TD5's can cause some heat issues
some people mount them in the rear storage bins (need to use a sealed batt) if you dont have the 7 seat version
can run two batts where the original one was but you will need two new batteries (optima or exide orbital) as there isnt alot of room and the stock batt is pretty big

The position of the second battery will depend on your model and engine as the Diesel location is different to the V8. There are many threads on the subject of second battery box locations within the site just use the search function.

Cheers,

Peter.

ok thanks heaps guys, i tried the search but didnt look hard enough, ill try again!!

by the way its a 7 seater V8!

Thanks again

Has anyone relocated the air box to the rear of the engine bay? I've been thinking it may be an option.

Make a custom snorkel and route the duct like a mantec.

Originally Posted by Pauly85

ok thanks heaps guys, i tried the search but didnt look hard enough, ill try again!!

by the way its a 7 seater V8!

Thanks again

You can lock the search down to the D2 section although you may want to see installations in other vehicles.

Make sure you include 'duel' as a search due to spelling errrors.

You can check The Verandah for options from Traxide too. I have bought the latest unit.

Originally Posted by Pauly85

ok thanks heaps guys, i tried the search but didnt look hard enough, ill try again!!

by the way its a 7 seater V8!

Thanks again

using the advanced search,
using "dual batteries:" as keyword
searching entire posts
in the D2 forum
returns 33 results,,

how many deal with 7 seater V8's is a mystery!

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

using the advanced search,
using "dual batteries:" as keyword
searching entire posts
in the D2 forum
returns 33 results,,

how many deal with 7 seater V8's is a mystery!

And using 'duel' instead of 'dual'?

thanks guys! i re-tried searching and what do you know? it works if you spell things correctly haha

will check the verandah now for the traxide unit

in response to the arb unit which can only fit 55 ah max, how many hours would i get out of this running a 35 ltr waeco fridge/freezer?

sorry for the stupid questions, im a panel beater.....i generally hate auto electrics!