Thread: Just wired in the Engel---> Now with pics

Originally Posted by Chucaro

You are correct, but it is not too late. Split flexible conduit can be used on installations already done

This is a good opportunity to post THIS link for future reference

Nice job by the way and the Trojan batteries are excellent

Cheers

Has anyone thought of or done the re-positioning of the power steering reservoir so that a larger battery can be used.I had to use the smaller but added a much larger in the luggage space.So have 2 deep cycles and yes anderson plugs are much cheaper and do the same job.

Hmm double post.... but, my steering reservoir is already repositioned.. 2 deep cycles ... thats a lot of juice. I have ordered a roof top tent as well, so I dont think that we will be staying in one place long enough to warrent two of the buggers!

Originally Posted by waynep

i'd be doing something about the rust too

ha ha when you post pictures here I've learned you'll get picked up on everything (intended or unintended) shown in them

Seriously though... where is the rust?

Originally Posted by klappers

Just had a fun couple of hours wiring in the Engel. Could not believe the cost of the bloody Engel plug!!! $50 for the screw on type. Unreal!! Cost me almost more for the plug than for all of the electrical stuff that I needed to make it happen. Anyway, she runs and runs sweet, so that is all that matters. Ran 25A cable from the deep cycle battery to the back of the disco and then soldered the plug and away she went.

Yep a waste of $50 IMHO. I got one with mine and used it for about a month then pulled it out and cut off the engel plastic plug and replaced it with a SS marine screw type plug. About $15 and much more robust. Available from most decent marine stores.
Good installation and I am sure it will serve you well

Originally Posted by CraigE

Yep a waste of $50 IMHO. I got one with mine and used it for about a month then pulled it out and cut off the engel plastic plug and replaced it with a SS marine screw type plug. About $15 and much more robust. Available from most decent marine stores.
Good installation and I am sure it will serve you well

I LIVE IN PERTH AND I DIDN'T HAVE ACCESS TO THAT WHEN I BOUGHT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

NO SUNDAY TRADING AND HALF DAY SATURDAY AND ITS A LONG WEEKEND PEOPLE!!!

Originally Posted by klappers

Hmm double post.... but, my steering reservoir is already repositioned.. 2 deep cycles ... thats a lot of juice. I have ordered a roof top tent as well, so I dont think that we will be staying in one place long enough to warrent two of the buggers!

Sorry about the double post tried to take it out but couldn't.Would appreciate a pic of where your power steering reservoir is now..Thanks.
Both batteries were a godsend when up Cape York way.The fishing was so good at Somerset on the East Coast we stayed there for a month
Thanks again

Originally Posted by Disco44

Sorry about the double post tried to take it out but couldn't.Would appreciate a pic of where your power steering reservoir is now..Thanks.
Both batteries were a godsend when up Cape York way.The fishing was so good at Somerset on the East Coast we stayed there for a month
Thanks again

Not a problem mate. Will take one this morning for you

I am from Brisbane originally so I certainly know where you are talking about. Gearing up now when I can afford it and then plan on doing a trip to cape in the next couple of years. Hopefully the government etc have not closed it off by then

Nice barra by the way

FWIW - You could probably do with having a fuse closer to the battery, just incase the wire shorts out against something.

M