Battery charger

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

I have a standard twin battery system with a stock starter and Optima yellow top aux, running via an SBI12 with in cab override and status light, no diode. I have two sets of cables running to the back:
8B&S for accessories
6B&S for anderson plug

I'm finding that after 9 months after installing this system, my yellowtop is running all that well, the charge doesn't last as long as it used to. I'm considering installing a DC-DC charger however don't want to lose my override capability.

what I'm considering: during the long drives that I do, would be a good idea to plug perhaps a 5amp dc charger into the rear factory inverter and have it charge my battery through the anderson plug, in concert with the SBI12, while driving?

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Perhaps a 240VAC multistage charger might be better to maintain your battery when it is parked at home?

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

If your going to charge via charger you'll have to disconnect the VSR.

As amts wrote or install a booster diode.

Cheers
Leigh

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

or install a booster diode.

Cheers
Leigh

Hey Leigh,

Which one for Prado 150? MK2 or MK3?

Cheers,
Kevin

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

Hi Kevin,

MK2 gives same performance as MK3 only difference is the MK3
is virtually indestructible, the MK2 will fuse same as a fuse and need
to be replaced should a fault develop in the vehicles electrics.

If you would like to purchase please visit www.hkbelect.com, use PPMEM
at the check out to receive your PP member discount.

I would also do a capacity test on your Optima as they have a three year warranty
from memory and if it is a little suss may as well go a warranty claim.

Cheers
Leigh