Max Size RRS/D3 Aux Battery

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Originally Posted by garrycol

So how does a 55Ah battery give 90Ah - surely it is a 90Ah battery them.

garry

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It uses some power from the cranking battery before isolating it.Works well,have used mine numerous times.Isolates the cranking battery at around 12.1 volts.Still heaps left to start the engine.:)

Hi Garry,

When we go camping if parked up and not running the D3 our 60 L Evakool will run for about 2.5 days with constant opening and closing of the lid using a 55 amp Optima along with one of Drivesafes 55/90 kits.

Combined together both do the job very well.

I also purchased the Optima from Mike in Canberra as well if that helps. ...:)

cheers,
Terry

I think he means the traxside unit will take some of the capacity of the cranking battery before it cuts it off?

Oops too late.

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Originally Posted by CaverD3

The bigest that will fit is the Varta 80ampH will just fit with some trimming of the battery box and battery.

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Agreed... The extra AH do come in handy ocassionally !!

Indeed and with traxside kit a potential 115ampH. :eek::)

Thanks - now understand, I did not link the statement on battery usage to the Traxide system - so the Optima is only 55Ah.

So back to original question - the largest so far is a Federal 70Ah does anyone have or know of a larger battery that will fit??

Thanks

Garry

Err....no.. ;)

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Originally Posted by CaverD3

The bigest that will fit is the Varta 80ampH will just fit with some trimming of the battery box and battery.

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Just needs trimming on the inside a the bottom where bits stick out if you want to put the cover back on. Have a look in the spare battery box. If in doubt go to a battery place and try to drop it in. You will see how it can fit.

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Originally Posted by CaverD3

Err....no.. ;)



Just needs trimming on the inside a the bottom where bits stick out if you want to put the cover back on. Have a look in the spare battery box. If in doubt go to a battery place and try to drop it in. You will see how it can fit.

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The trimming is easy, just have a hacksaw blade with you, its one "ledge" off the end of the battery.

You will also need a piece of metal and some "imperial" threaded rod for the battery clamp.

Also be aware that the terminals have to match up to avoid having to extend cables etc.

When I did mine the hardest task was getting imperial threaded rod and cutting it down (NB: unequal lengths !!).

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Originally Posted by CaverD3

Err....no.. ;)



Just needs trimming on the inside a the bottom where bits stick out if you want to put the cover back on. Have a look in the spare battery box. If in doubt go to a battery place and try to drop it in. You will see how it can fit.

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Sorry mate - for some reason missed your earlier post - must have been all the excitement of being able to get 90Ah out of 55Ah.

Garry

hi garry

i have a 80Ah Remco battery in my D4 in front of the main battery. It is an AGM battery and is not supposed to be under the bonnet - apparently because they don't like heat.

Anyway, it has been their for a year now and is performing well....

cheers
lucas