Davidman
5th Annual Victorian Gathering member
Hi All,
I am going to be installing a dual battery system into the NJ Pajero. Reading through forums on this site, and others, it appears that what a lot of people do is to run all or most power to accessories ( cig lighter sockets, UHF rdio, power inverter etc etc ) from the second battery. This leaves the first battery to start the thing and run the stock standard items.
Not being overly familiar with the set up, is it as simple as adding a second fuse box under the bonnet and getting power for this from the second battery. Accessories etc can then be run from this fuse box with less chance of inadvertently draining the main battery.
Also, when wanting to run stuff from the second battery ( which currently goes through the main / stock fuse box ), is it as simple as moving the wires from the stock fuse box over to the new fuse box and away you go.
Haven't decided on battery tray or battery as yet. Still have to move the charcoal cannister across to the other side first.
Any comments on what setup you guys have would be great. I am looking at a Redarc or similar 150 Amp electronic system. Am open to suggestions.
Thanks
I am going to be installing a dual battery system into the NJ Pajero. Reading through forums on this site, and others, it appears that what a lot of people do is to run all or most power to accessories ( cig lighter sockets, UHF rdio, power inverter etc etc ) from the second battery. This leaves the first battery to start the thing and run the stock standard items.
Not being overly familiar with the set up, is it as simple as adding a second fuse box under the bonnet and getting power for this from the second battery. Accessories etc can then be run from this fuse box with less chance of inadvertently draining the main battery.
Also, when wanting to run stuff from the second battery ( which currently goes through the main / stock fuse box ), is it as simple as moving the wires from the stock fuse box over to the new fuse box and away you go.
Haven't decided on battery tray or battery as yet. Still have to move the charcoal cannister across to the other side first.
Any comments on what setup you guys have would be great. I am looking at a Redarc or similar 150 Amp electronic system. Am open to suggestions.
Thanks