Thread: Some Questions

Hi all

I'm about too add a second battery and invertor. I plan on running a fridge on 12V plus various items on the invertor. I've found answers to most of my questions, just wanted to clarify the points below:

A deep cycle battery is used for this purpose, Will that type of battery still allow me too start the buggy in the rare event that the Main battery dies?

Should I run a fridge on 12V or the 240V Invertor power? Is there any difference in battery life?

I'm looking at a 600W invertor (on Ebay). Is that overkill? I plan to use the 240V for laptop usage, and other assorted camping devices. I also plan to run another light in the Tailgate which will be drawing from the second battery . Are there any problems associated with these devices, eg overheating in a small area. I plan on putting both the Battery and the Invertor in the Spare wheel well.

Earth issues- My aim is too use the Chassis rail as an Earth lead. Will this be sufficient or do I need too route a cable back to the Engine Earth strap also?

Dual Battery unit - I'm looking at the Pirhana unit or the SC40. Does anyone have a preference? The reason for the pirhana was ease of install.

Lastly can anyone recommend a suitable brand fuseblock?


Thanks in advance for answers/suggestions

600W is overkill...at full capacity, it's drawing 50amps and then some...
a 180W inverter with a 300W surge capacity is ample (am presuming you're buying a "pure" sine wave, not a "modified" sine wave version?

If you invest in high luminosity LEDs... you'll get heaps of light for minimal battery drain.

Inverters on camping trips are real handy...but remember it IS 240V... keep it well insulated and away from water!!

...deep cycle batteries not designed to have a large cranking capacity... so a "marine" battery is probably the go...

can't help on the other stuff!
cheers