Thread: Additional Battery Disco Series 1

The battery goes in the spot directly opposite the original battery, i.e., on the LH front corner. You will need to move the jack and the aircleaner trumpet.

It was easy on earlier Rangies (same front end) as there was nothing in the way and LR had made that spot for the second battery.

also need to move the power steering pump and coil.

Many people make a bracket to fit these to so they sit next to the newly installed battery.

If your is non abs you should also have some room around the air cleaner box as well.

Depending on how old your disco is the coil might not be in the way - my first disco (1992) had the coil mounted on the top of the wheel arch - on my current disco (1997 V8) I got the coil moved to a bracket by the aircleaner box when i had lpg fitted. Also if you get a smallish 2nd battery you might not have to move the power steering reservoir - this time I just bent it out of the way.

You should also fit some kind of battery isolator - I have the 'Redarc' one which seems fine to me but 'Drivesafe' on these forums also supplies units which may be superior.

There are a number of threads on the topic to give you ideas - I certainly used them when fitting mine. Search for dual (or sometimes duel ) battery in the disco one forum.

ps anyone want a spare air filter trumpet? I'm loath to throw it away even though it is no use to me!

I did one not so long ago with Drivesafe's unit
here are some pics of my install
.My Dual Battery install with Traxide SC80