HI All,
I am looking into options/pro’s and cons on how to instal a dual battery system and seeking advise
I have one in my old 2011 Hilux which my bro in law will be taking over. Hence i need to replace.
Will be installing in my new 2020 Hilux.
What purpose ? general camping to run a CFX50 litre Waeco Fridge Freezer etc. Will Also connect a Solar panel to it.
1) Pro’s and/Cons of fixed instalation vs removable ? (Previously had a fixed installation and seemed to work fine)
2) Any suggestions on who to use for the installation ? I have received a quote from R&D Offroad already. Any other service providers you can suggest so i can obtain another quote ?
Your valuable insight would be much appreciated gents !
Regards
Rob
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Re: Dual Battery Options Hilux 2020
You can try 4WD Gebbers they in Boksburg
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Re: Dual Battery Options Hilux 2020
Thanks! Probably should have mentioned im in CPT but will be good for a comparison!
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Re: Dual Battery Options Hilux 2020
One negative of having the battery near the engine is that it gets really hot in summer. Not good for the battery. Many DC-DC chargers also stop charging over 50 degrees.
Fitting it in the back should be cooler.
The easiest option is solonoid (eg. National Luna). Fit it near engine, run cables to back (add inline fuse) to the battery. Connect solar to the battery as extra charge. Fridge draws from battery.
More advanced option is DC to DC charger. But also more expensive.
Fitting it in the back should be cooler.
The easiest option is solonoid (eg. National Luna). Fit it near engine, run cables to back (add inline fuse) to the battery. Connect solar to the battery as extra charge. Fridge draws from battery.
More advanced option is DC to DC charger. But also more expensive.
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Re: Dual Battery Options Hilux 2020
Ek het n draagbare National Luna en n CTEK D250 S DUAL laaier gekoppel op die National Luna. Die CTEK laaier het ek aan gebring sodat my sonpanele die battery kan laai indien nodig . Die setup werk soos n bom. Basies sit ek met twee laaiers en kan ek kies watter een ek wil gebruik .
Sou die een laaier onlaar raak in die bos kan ek enige tyd oorskakel na die ander een.
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Re: Dual Battery Options Hilux 2020
NL solenoid moet ook nie te naby aan die engin wees nie, dan gee hy ook moeilikheid Monteer teen die kant by die mudgaurd.
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