Battery Monitoring - Prado 150

[georgev Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close georgev]

Hey guys

I was just wondering if anyone can recommend a battery monitoring unit? Needs to be fitted inside the 150 and not under bonnet. I am not interested in the Redarc BMS at this stage. All i require is a display that can give me both readings for AMPs and Voltage of both primary and auxiliary batteries and can be easily mounted.

Thank you

George

[gxl_d4d Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close gxl_d4d]

If you can live with volts only, ABR make a decent unit.

Measuring amps gets expensive. The measureing devices I've seen need to be wired in series with the positive lead. I've not seen a wrap around unit yet. You'll also need to do a rewire of the main battery positive terminal to split the alternator and fuse box connections to measure actual battery draw.

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

If you can live with volts only, ABR make a decent unit.

Here it is George http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page161.html

Piranha Offroad make one also... http://www.piranhaoffroad.com.au/library/product/lg/dbm3d.jpg

[gumboot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close gumboot]

Also the Projecta make one, where you see both batterys at once
http://www.projecta.com.au/Products/...VoltMeter.aspx

[Ryzz Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryzz]

Try this, pretty easy to make, costs less than $20, and you have a small, dual battery meter.
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...r-less-than-30

[Kowolski Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kowolski]

I have this and reckn it's the best by far.
http://www.projecta.com.au/Products/...VoltMeter.aspx
Download the manual and you'll see why.

[matt150 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close matt150]

Mine is great....

[brentonsav Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close brentonsav]

IMO, the best monitor is the one which looks the most factory. they all essentially do the same thing.

The projecta one prob gets up on that front, but I'm even not all that convinced with that.

[shiner69er Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close shiner69er]

I agree that ABR make a really good unit.

[georgev Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close georgev]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I will check out all your posts and do a little bit more research.

[Heath74 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Heath74]

Baintech are a good option too, while this is the 120 dash, gives you another option.

[georgev Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close georgev]

Decided to go with

1. BAINTECH Voltage & Voltage Meter Flush Mount - Mounted to the front of the vehicle for dual battery visibility
2. BAINTECH Voltage & Amp Meter Flush Mount - Mounted to the rear of the vehicle to display amps drawn and voltage indicator for auxillary battery

Cheers...

George

[gumboot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close gumboot]

George, where are you going to mount the Baintech flushmount in the cabin?
Cheers
Robert

Decided to go with

1. BAINTECH Voltage & Voltage Meter Flush Mount - Mounted to the front of the vehicle for dual battery visibility
2. BAINTECH Voltage & Amp Meter Flush Mount - Mounted to the rear of the vehicle to display amps drawn and voltage indicator for auxillary battery

Cheers...

George

[georgev Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close georgev]

Hey Rob

Have a look at Matts pic in this thread. I am thinking in the same location. To the right of the HR-LR dial.

[Gooster Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Gooster]

Hi George,
I recently purchased a Victron BMV-602S. This gauge monitors the AMPs like a fuel gauge and usually monitors your second battery. THe 602s can montor the volts from both your batteries and is relatively simple to install as they have provided a shunt with an RJ45 conector. Go to http://www.victronenergy.com/battery...nd%20bmv-602s/ to get more info. As someone mentioned above, they aren't cheap - mine was $294.
Good luck