I didn't want to hijack anyone else's post on their dual battery install so have started a new one.
My dual battery install consisted of;
80AH Allrounder Deep Cycle Battery
ARB Prado 150 Battery tray (has isolator mount included on tray)
Redarc SBI12 (Ebay)
25mm2 Cable (ABR)
25mm2 cable lugs (ABR)
100A fused positive battery terminal (ABR)
negative battery terminal (ABR)
Insulation boots (ABR)
100A marine Fuse (Springers)
Heatshrink (Springers/Jaycar)
Convoluted tubing (Springers)
6mm2 twin cable (Springers)
12V Accessory Plug (Repco)
Here is an overview of the finished product.
The ARB tray was extremely easy to mount and comes with a mounting position for the Redarc or similar isolator. ARB are now supplying Redarc's with their dual battery kits.
I didn't get time to take photographs of the install (hope these help) as I was pushing to get this done over Christmas.
The ARB tray does not require the removal and relocation of the AC mount. Rather I was able to gently move the mount so that the pipe and fitting didn't touch the battery or tray.
I ran the cable from the main battery across the top of the radiator in split tubing. I got this idea from Greasy's German 150 as they run a 2nd battery connected in parallel for the purpose of starting. I initially tried to get the tubing and clips from toyota but they are unavailable in Australia. I am happy with the outcome and didn't have to pull or the shroud off to hide the cable. The Redarc bolted straight onto the ARB tray, I extended the negative earth of the Redarc to attach to the body of the vehicle where the 2nd battery earths. I then bolted the tray in place and made sure the battery fitted. I had already cut all the battery cables, crimped and soldered the lugs as well as heat shrinked all ends. I put a 100A marine fuse near the end that connects onto the main battery. I installed one of ABR Sidewinders 100A fused battery terminals on the 2nd battery as well as one of his negative terminals. I am looking at installing a momentary switch to connect the two batteries together should the need ever arise. It was now just a matter of putting all the cables in split tubing and tidying up with heat shrink and connecting everything. I had previously run a 12V cable to the rear of the vehicle for the fridge. I also ran an LED into the cabin so I would know when the Redarc switched the connection and when it disengages.
From the front.
Drivers side.
Passenger side.
Battery overview showing Redarc. I went with an Allrounder 80AH.
Redarc.
LED in cabin.
My rear 12V accessory plug for the fridge. I wanted to keep this plug near the 240V to keep them together and due to the AC gear for the rear this is about the only spot it would fit as a flush mount.
I still have to install the Anderson Plug to the Towbar, install the manual circuit breakers and run power into the cabin for the CB, and extra 12V sockets. Thanks to Derek from ABR Sidewinder and the boys at Springers who all helped me with advice and the necessary products to complete the install.
Paul
My dual battery install consisted of;
80AH Allrounder Deep Cycle Battery
ARB Prado 150 Battery tray (has isolator mount included on tray)
Redarc SBI12 (Ebay)
25mm2 Cable (ABR)
25mm2 cable lugs (ABR)
100A fused positive battery terminal (ABR)
negative battery terminal (ABR)
Insulation boots (ABR)
100A marine Fuse (Springers)
Heatshrink (Springers/Jaycar)
Convoluted tubing (Springers)
6mm2 twin cable (Springers)
12V Accessory Plug (Repco)
Here is an overview of the finished product.
The ARB tray was extremely easy to mount and comes with a mounting position for the Redarc or similar isolator. ARB are now supplying Redarc's with their dual battery kits.
I didn't get time to take photographs of the install (hope these help) as I was pushing to get this done over Christmas.
The ARB tray does not require the removal and relocation of the AC mount. Rather I was able to gently move the mount so that the pipe and fitting didn't touch the battery or tray.
I ran the cable from the main battery across the top of the radiator in split tubing. I got this idea from Greasy's German 150 as they run a 2nd battery connected in parallel for the purpose of starting. I initially tried to get the tubing and clips from toyota but they are unavailable in Australia. I am happy with the outcome and didn't have to pull or the shroud off to hide the cable. The Redarc bolted straight onto the ARB tray, I extended the negative earth of the Redarc to attach to the body of the vehicle where the 2nd battery earths. I then bolted the tray in place and made sure the battery fitted. I had already cut all the battery cables, crimped and soldered the lugs as well as heat shrinked all ends. I put a 100A marine fuse near the end that connects onto the main battery. I installed one of ABR Sidewinders 100A fused battery terminals on the 2nd battery as well as one of his negative terminals. I am looking at installing a momentary switch to connect the two batteries together should the need ever arise. It was now just a matter of putting all the cables in split tubing and tidying up with heat shrink and connecting everything. I had previously run a 12V cable to the rear of the vehicle for the fridge. I also ran an LED into the cabin so I would know when the Redarc switched the connection and when it disengages.
From the front.
Drivers side.
Passenger side.
Battery overview showing Redarc. I went with an Allrounder 80AH.
Redarc.
LED in cabin.
My rear 12V accessory plug for the fridge. I wanted to keep this plug near the 240V to keep them together and due to the AC gear for the rear this is about the only spot it would fit as a flush mount.
I still have to install the Anderson Plug to the Towbar, install the manual circuit breakers and run power into the cabin for the CB, and extra 12V sockets. Thanks to Derek from ABR Sidewinder and the boys at Springers who all helped me with advice and the necessary products to complete the install.
Paul
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