4WD Systems Dual Battery System

[bundytunna]

i wanna get a proper dual battery system in me car(previous owner just put a 2nd battery in not connected or nuttin)
was thinking the piranha management solenoid but bit $$$ at $285
then i saw the 4wd systems one for $320 with everything included ie tray solenoid all wires and even a lcd display screen
anyone had any experience with the 4wd systems one???
how does its solenoid work
whats the best solenoid to use
one that charges main first then auxillary or what other types
any other ideas
dont wanna spend too much
TIA

[ToNkA]

What I used.......

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=15060

[murcod]

A friend had a 4WD Systems solenoid and reckoned it was really good. His didn't switch in the aux battery until the main was charged - so it was more than just a simple solenoid.

[murcod]

I just remembered IIRC it also functioned by using both batteries until the main was drained to a certain level and then it isolated it from the aux. That way there was enough juice to start the engine but it gave you a lot more capacity from the aux circuit.

[bundytunna]

yeh i want a system that i run the winch off the main and if i drain the main the aux kicks in and im still good to go
i wanna have 2 starter batteries with only the winch and starter on the main and then my lights,radios,stereo fridge etc off the aux
can someone please explain this redarc and/or IIRC system to me???
is the piranha worth the $$$?
cheers

[srowlandson]

I got the Piranha DBS150 Mk III,

solinoid, Monitor LED thing, wiring, Paid $330... Excellent unit, can't recommend it highly enough..

[bundytunna]

u paid under normal price
normal price is around 375

[srowlandson]

u paid under normal price
normal price is around 375

ok.. I think the Piranaha is worth the $$$. Never heard one let someone down, and it looks like a good solid unit.

PM me if you want to know where to get one for $330

[bundytunna]

tossing up between the piranha and the arb smart solenoid
only diff is price
over 330 for the piranha and only 212 for the arb unit
they bothy work in the same manner
was looking into the rotronics one as well
and the TJM one

[ToNkA]

And the RedARC does the same thing for $119.

[Rough60]

I got the arb one, made my own loom and batt tray less than 250 the lot. works great, one tip but, mount it as close to starting batt as possible (tucked in behind air filter in my 60) and double insulate the cable that runs to the aux batt. a split garden hose wrapped round for safty is great. I'll send you a pic if you like.
Cheers,
Luke.

[bundytunna]

i got the arb one cheap so i got that
i was gunna mount it on the p/s guard near the firewall
is that too far from the main???
ive gotta hook it up to the ignition tho

[bazzle]

ARB doesnt matter where its mounted (as long as not on top of exh) just ensure cable size is Big enough so no voltage drop.

Bazzle

[DAZZ]

And the RedARC does the same thing for $119.

Yep got one of these, cost $85inc. Works great and easy to hook up...

[4runna]

And the RedARC does the same thing for $119.

But as far as I knew the redarc doesn't support different battery types like the others do (ie starter and deepcycle batteries)

Happy to be told I'm wrong here, as I'll go buy one to replace my winch solenoid that I'm currently using.

Rob

[RoldIT]

Yep got one of these, cost $85inc. Works great and easy to hook up...

Good price! Where did you acquire this bargain?