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dual batteries???

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dual batteries???

Post by mr Z »

g'day everyone just picked my new 4b(gu cab chassis) and it has a spare battery tray with some sort of solenoid, iam going tbe running a fridge and a light, just want to know if this will discharge my starting battery?

the tray will fit a battery 310mm long same as existing one, what size deep cycle could i fit in here(amp hours?

i also have a piranha management system would i be better off installing this or will the solenoid system do the trick?

i need it for the weekend :D
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Re: dual batteries???

Post by MKPatrolGuy »

mr Z wrote:i also have a piranha management system would i be better off installing this or will the solenoid system do the trick?


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Post by landy_man »

search my friend.....

in the auto elec section there are about 20 topics on dual batteries

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... m.php?f=28
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Post by mr Z »

landy_man wrote:search my friend.....

in the auto elec section there are about 20 topics on dual batteries

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... m.php?f=28


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Post by pj68 »

The solenoid will work just fine, my set up uses just a solenoid and given me no problem. If you've already got the Pirahna setup then perhaps put it to use but I wouldn't be rushing and besides if whats there works save yourself the hassle. Don't know what amp hour rating you would fit in but have you thought about using a cranking battery? No they don't like being drained flat but most appliances have low voltage cut out so you won't run it flat and for just a weekend you are unlikely to flatten it anyway.
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