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Twin battery conversion.

Chriscov1988
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30 Jan 2013 13:38 #60241 by Chriscov1988

Twin battery conversion. was created by Chriscov1988

What do I need to do one?

I have the battery so just need to find somewhere to mount it.

Do you just join the two together?

Will the standard alternator be enough to run 2 batteries? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks Chris

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Blissett
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30 Jan 2013 14:20 #60246 by Blissett

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You cannot just join them together they will discharge each other. Depend on what you want the second battery for. If its to power low power stuff you could use a caravan charging module. If for winching then you need a proper split charge system.
If you move the washer bottle forward there is room for a battery you will need to fab a tray and mounts..

Have fun

Mark

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gus2000
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30 Jan 2013 14:29 #60247 by gus2000

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Hello, for connect two batteries in parallel is necessary that both are exactly same. (Same electrochemical voltage). Of not being this way, an it is discharged on the other one

Use , for example, warn isolator to avoid this problem.

www.warn.com/truck/accessories/battery_isolator.shtml

Gustavo

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