Thread: Second battery connection advice

I fitted an AMP-TECH D48 battery + SC40. Ran the SC40 cable back to the driver's side rear and fitted the 2 cig sockets. Also connected a 50A Anderson plug on a 1m lead with in-line fuse at the same place; it lives behind the panel, accessible via the plastic door that hides the jack.

When camping I have a 10m lead which plugs into the Anderson connector in the back of the D3, which I run to the tent for an inverter, light, etc.

I bought an Anderson plug to put on my compressor for use from the back of the car, then considered that the clamps it already has are probably better to keep as it means I can clamp to any 12v power source.

Anderson plugs are very good but expensive.

Hi Ashes, as WhiteD3 posted, the 50 amp Anderson plugs are the way to go and they can not only handle any of your accessories, you can jump start through them.

Here’s a link to the installation instructions for another one of my kits for the D3 and you can see how to set everything up the way you are thinking of doing.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/6...le-kit-d3.html

Here is another link to my range of Anderson plugs.

and7

Hi WhiteD3, how easy is the AMP-TECH D48 to fit.

Are there any modifications needed?

99% there now...

One last question Tim.. Is the 8 way blade fuse holder block on your site
suitable to use as an underseat fuse box to then run the power sockets, UHF or even an extra Anderson plug?

I think the Amptech battery just needs modification to the battery holder. A few good whacks with a hammer should fo it.

Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi WhiteD3, how easy is the AMP-TECH D48 to fit.

Are there any modifications needed?

As Caver says, the battery fits perfectly, just need to "modify" the LR battery bracket. Takes 5 minutes.

Originally Posted by Ashes

Is the 8 way blade fuse holder block on your site
suitable to use as an underseat fuse box to then run the power sockets, UHF or even an extra Anderson plug?

Hi Ashes, there are other types of fuse holder blocks that are covered but as long as you cover the input bolt on my 8 way fuse holder, it is actually easier to install and has a lower profile so it is probably the best for what you want.

Ashes, if you place an order with me, all the kits are already discounted but don’t forget to let me know you are an AULRO member as there is a 10% on individual parts.

By the way, have a look at the Anderson PowerPoles, these are a great little In-Line connector set up and can handle up to 45 amps.

While I only have the 30 amp PowerPoles shown on my site, the 45 amp PowerPoles are the same size and I now carry them and a number of other related PowerPole products, not yet posted on my site.

Thanks for that. I am a aulro subscriber.

I've sent you an email with what I think I'm after. More than happy for you to let me know what might work better for me in regard to plug types/connectors as you know this stuff much better than me. I guess a bit of heatshrink over the bolt would suffice.

thanks for the great advice so far.
cheers,
Brian