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  • #16
    Very simple. You need the appropriate crimps and tools though. Generic large plastic battery box. I bought 12V sockets from Narva. These are conventional spade fitting and I used 6mm2 twin core. Same wire for the Anderson plug and each with 8mm ring terminals at the other end connected to the battery through a fuse. The BCDC wiring is 10mm2 so I used that sized wire to wire the input, changeover relay (Britax with 9.5mm spade terminals for 30, 87 and 87A for which you can get terminals to suit 10mm2 wire) and input Anderson plugs. Cable from the main battery was fused with a 30A manual circuit breaker and then 13mm2 cable to the input Anderson plug. Triggering the BCDC either with a separate wire from something running accessories on (a few choices in the back of a Prado) or the main feed is wired through an SBi12.
    My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

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    • #17
      Be careful, some of the cheaper battery boxes can be prone to cracking when a big heavy agm battery is fitted. I have done a few of these for customers and they are very happy with them. The last one I did had a panel mount ctek plug on the lid, easy to plug the charger into it and basically fool proof. Couple that with a Anderson plug, cig/acc plug and Engels plug and just about every thing is covered
      [LEFT]Silver 150 Facelift
      TJM Bullbar, Lightforce Genisis Spots, Dual Battery System with bits from everyone, Powerful 4x4 slider/steps, Kaymar rear bar, "Genuine" Roof Racks, MSA Seatcovers, Dashmat, Tint, LED Interior Globes, Bridgestone D697s [/LEFT]

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      • #18
        Hmmm. Think I might just make one. This is close to what I had in mind. The price is not bad once you factor in the cost of all the components. I'm not keen on the idea of a single 30A auto reset breaker for all those outlets (let alone the fact that it's auto reset) and I know I can do a neater job than that.

        I'd be likely to put in:
        • Voltage Meter
        • 2x Accessory Plug
        • 1x Engel Socket
        • 2x Dual USB sockets
        • 2x LED Lights to illuminate the immediate area
        • Manual Reset Breakers to suit
        • ~8mm lugs for charging

        If I was going to mount an Anderson plug, it'd be inside the cover, with a cutout to connect it's mate (or inside another small box attached to the main box). I always cringe when I see them mounted with exposed wires - especially with the current they're designed to handle and some of the dodgy terminations I've seen people do.

        Originally posted by AussieAndy View Post
        Be careful, some of the cheaper battery boxes can be prone to cracking when a big heavy agm battery is fitted.
        Any recommendations on the box mate?

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        • #19
          I ended up buying this combo: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281228900...84.m1439.l2649
          I found that battery being sold for around the $340 mark anyway, so the box effectively free. I also bought a double USB plug to have a go at 12V wiring for the first time, so it will have 24V socket (which the ARB fridge can use), 12V cig plug and double usb. More than enough!

          Cheers,
          Simon
          [SIZE=1]2010 150 GXL Ebony Diesel | ARB Delux Bar | ARB Bashplates | GME 3450 UHF | Bilstein/Dobinson lift | SA LED Lighting 185W Spotties | Bridgestone D697LT | Wet Seat covers | LeighW's Voltage booster | Tin75 Pet barrier | 3D Mats'n'boot protector | Onboard ARB CKMA12 Compressor | Rhino Pioneer Platform | Roadsafe Recovery Points | Airtec Snorkel[/SIZE]

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          • #20
            Originally posted by SimpleSi View Post
            I ended up buying this combo: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281228900...84.m1439.l2649
            I found that battery being sold for around the $340 mark anyway, so the box effectively free. I also bought a double USB plug to have a go at 12V wiring for the first time, so it will have 24V socket (which the ARB fridge can use), 12V cig plug and double usb. More than enough!

            Cheers,
            Simon
            I have the same battery from the same seller. First one was a dud but exchanged with no hassles after he did a load test to confirm that it was a dud. 2nd one now has no issues and is working very well.

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            • #21
              How will I know it's a dud mate?
              Now researching battery chargers...
              [SIZE=1]2010 150 GXL Ebony Diesel | ARB Delux Bar | ARB Bashplates | GME 3450 UHF | Bilstein/Dobinson lift | SA LED Lighting 185W Spotties | Bridgestone D697LT | Wet Seat covers | LeighW's Voltage booster | Tin75 Pet barrier | 3D Mats'n'boot protector | Onboard ARB CKMA12 Compressor | Rhino Pioneer Platform | Roadsafe Recovery Points | Airtec Snorkel[/SIZE]

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              • #22
                Originally posted by SimpleSi View Post
                How will I know it's a dud mate?
                Now researching battery chargers...
                I charged it up and went on a trip and took the fridge and it wouldn't last a day. We had ice cream in the freezer and went to the beach on a hot day. After the kids had enough playing, the ice cream was very soft.
                I bought the Projecta 7A from the same seller. Happy with this one also.

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                • #23
                  I have had sucess with the bainbridge technologies box, appears better than the supercheap style boxes. Or build one out of plywood, seen that done with a hinged lid with a latch, and it would be alot more durable if well built.
                  [LEFT]Silver 150 Facelift
                  TJM Bullbar, Lightforce Genisis Spots, Dual Battery System with bits from everyone, Powerful 4x4 slider/steps, Kaymar rear bar, "Genuine" Roof Racks, MSA Seatcovers, Dashmat, Tint, LED Interior Globes, Bridgestone D697s [/LEFT]

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by AussieAndy View Post
                    I have had sucess with the bainbridge technologies box, appears better than the supercheap style boxes. Or build one out of plywood, seen that done with a hinged lid with a latch, and it would be alot more durable if well built.
                    Thanks for that . Might start with plastic and if I want something more serious I might knock up an alloy case (or find one).

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by AK7 View Post
                      Thanks for that . Might start with plastic and if I want something more serious I might knock up an alloy case (or find one).
                      Mine's 1.6 gal. Covered in stealth carpet. Well at least the one in the prado is.
                      My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

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                      • #26
                        Eh? Pics or GTFO Not sure what you're talking about (presumably an alloy or plastic box)...

                        EDIT: aaah! Gal steel Yeah I got a good line on a stainless mob today. Kinda thinking that's another way to go. Rust inhibition

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                        • #27
                          Just finished off the package with a projecta 15A 7-stage charger:
                          ARB Fridge $1100
                          Battery+box $340
                          Charger $175
                          =$1615
                          ...or alternatively @$3.50 per bag of ice = 461 bags......
                          [SIZE=1]2010 150 GXL Ebony Diesel | ARB Delux Bar | ARB Bashplates | GME 3450 UHF | Bilstein/Dobinson lift | SA LED Lighting 185W Spotties | Bridgestone D697LT | Wet Seat covers | LeighW's Voltage booster | Tin75 Pet barrier | 3D Mats'n'boot protector | Onboard ARB CKMA12 Compressor | Rhino Pioneer Platform | Roadsafe Recovery Points | Airtec Snorkel[/SIZE]

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by SimpleSi View Post
                            Just finished off the package with a projecta 15A 7-stage charger:
                            ARB Fridge $1100
                            Battery+box $340
                            Charger $175
                            =$1615
                            ...or alternatively @$3.50 per bag of ice = 461 bags......
                            Now thats alot of ice

                            But the joys of having a tub of butter that isn't full of water is worth every cent you have spent
                            [LEFT]Silver 150 Facelift
                            TJM Bullbar, Lightforce Genisis Spots, Dual Battery System with bits from everyone, Powerful 4x4 slider/steps, Kaymar rear bar, "Genuine" Roof Racks, MSA Seatcovers, Dashmat, Tint, LED Interior Globes, Bridgestone D697s [/LEFT]

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                            • #29
                              Here it is in front of the fridge

                              The back of the box

                              And the front of the box
                              My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

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                              • #30
                                When I look at your quite superb and professional photos mjorandum, I cannot take my eyes off the gap between the front seat back and the seat bottom. In my current car, adjustable because the seats slide. I wonder if I place the seats forward a bit with just enough space for thin battery ....

                                And I suspect for a lot of battery boxes, some thin Litho batteries inside a fibreglass box, with fittings, I could make a retail product.

                                For me, its rarely I'd have someone behind the driver's seat. Why not put a thin Lithium setup their? And they are so light, plus they don't have sulphurisation issues, plus they recharge very quickly if you have the right setup. Their problem is the electronics to manage the cells ... there are several though that have all that built in. I wonder how much power you need if it can be recharged super quickly from the motor, something Lithiums can do?

                                Just being stupid and thinking laterally ... the new Lexus RAV hybrid smaller SUV has Lithiums now ... in lots of ways I like 'em more.

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