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    Dual Battery

    Does anyone know of a dual battery cradle for the D3

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    Hi hfwebb,
    Welcome to the forum.

    If you look in the engine bay, there are two black plastic "boxes". One houses the starting battery, while the other is designed to fit a second battery. LR supply a clamp for the battery.

    Hence, no separate setup is needed if fitting in the engine bay.

    Best Wishes,
    Peter

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    Thanks Peter
    I will talk to LR . Asked TJM and they said none was available
    Regards Howard

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    Quote Originally Posted by hfwebb View Post
    Thanks Peter
    I will talk to LR . Asked TJM and they said none was available
    Regards Howard
    If you want to simplify things, Drivesafe on here does a kit for the D3 which includes the DBC, all wiring and the LR bracket. Have a look here.

    Also, have a search as there are a few threads on this, including the small range of batteries which actually fit in that box! The Varta I run and one of the smaller (and much more expensive) Optima Yellow Tops are two of the options.
    Jeff

    1994 300TDi Defender
    2010 TDV8 RRS

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    I installed the "Drivesafe" setup and was highly successful and appropriate. Also an easy amateur install. Battery selection is another story though. Found a more economical alternative to the very expensive "yellowtop" battery albeit only 60 amph but ok for an Engels fridge.

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    I should have said that I, also, have fitted Drivesafe's dual battery system.

    It works beautifully.

    I use it with a 60Ah Varta battery.

    Best Wishes,
    Peter

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    I'm another with Drivesafe's daul battery kit, it has to be the best kit I've ever purchased for a DIY installation for anything.
    Nike (Just do it)

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    Got drivesafes kit too. Good system as it allows you to use some of the cranking batteries charge as well.

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