Thread: Dual battery in P38A

I have the same enquiry same reason fridge but for a 1999 HSE Gems

Gary

P.S. No gas

the battery in itself is not an ignition source (its the connecting and diconnecting of leads which is the problem) and one would assume you would never have a leaking tank therefore i could not see a problem

i am sure there would be a whole range of electronic in and around the gas tank that could be come an ignition source

wheather its legal or not i haven't a clue

Originally Posted by glenhendry

Is it legal, and safe to store a battery in with LPG tank?

I hope so, that's where mine is ! One very important thing to note about any dual battery system is to put a fuse at both end of the red wire - right next to the pole of both batteries ! Was talking to one member at greendale that had an under the bonnet fire due to insulation wearing through, shorting and igniting fuel lines - all due to lack of fuses

Originally Posted by glenhendry

Any recommendations on battery charging regulator boxes? default seems to be Traxide SC-80.

Redarc SBI12-100amp (or SBI212-200amp if you're going to winch) is a great bit of kit - they're bulletproof and very good value for money. They don't look glamourous but they do the job.

Originally Posted by glenhendry

- Is there any peculiarities with the P38 electronics that complicates this?

None that I found.

Mine is next to the LPG tank in the wheel well. I'm using a Traxide SC40 with circuit breakers at both ends of the cable.

I was thinking of making a cubby for mine on the opposite side to the stacker/sub unit in the back, although I think that with some minor mods to the battery box i'll fit two in there... Anyone for a triple battery setup :-p

Cheers
Keithy

A good spot for it Keith. Put it in a battery box to contain any acid, etc.

I have a storage box in that location.

My thoughts exactly!

If you have a gas tank, then the spare wheel well is the go. But from my research. If there is to be a battery inside the Vehicle (spare wheel well is inside) then it must be a sealed unit. ie you can't use a conventional car battery in there. Most of the deep cycles these days are sealed anyway.

The only reason I haven't got mine in there is because i'm not on gas yet and still use the tool thingy to store the jack etc.

You can also get all different sizes of batteries 2nd hand off ebay. You definately don't need to spend $400 dollars on a new one. I picked one up off a mate for a Slab. It is 100mmX350mmx300mm and is a 96Ah 12V.

Apparently CTEK have actually started making a dual battery system that is a 3 stage charger for Deep Cycle batteries and actually boosts the voltage. I'm sure drivesafe knows more.

Cheers
Stu