I am in the process of putting together an aux. battery system and I just wanted to get some feedback from those more knowledgeable than myself.
Optima D27F Battery
Protecta DBC100 Battery System Isolator
4AWG cable connecting the starter battery with 100A mega fuse inline running cable along channel just above radiator.
160W Solar panels to top up the battery if not fully charged due to alternator not providing enough voltage, connected via an anderson plug in the engine bay.
Have tested my alternator and whilst charging the starter battery the voltage is 13.8V, I have not been able to get a voltage whilst the starter battery is fully charged and alternator running in "low voltage" mode (I know there is a technical term for this but my brain has been dulled from all the research that I have done...). Would get one of the little gadgets to boost voltage but don't think that they suit my vehicle, LeighW any update on this? Anyone see a problem here?
Also some thoughts on battery trays - should I pay close on $200 for a custom made for my vehicle or $20-30 for generic one?
Still unsure where in the boot I am going to mount the two accessories plugs - open to suggestions.
And do people usually run a single cable and then use a fused breakout box in the rear or do they run individual cables? What gauge cable do most tend to use.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Optima D27F Battery
Protecta DBC100 Battery System Isolator
4AWG cable connecting the starter battery with 100A mega fuse inline running cable along channel just above radiator.
160W Solar panels to top up the battery if not fully charged due to alternator not providing enough voltage, connected via an anderson plug in the engine bay.
Have tested my alternator and whilst charging the starter battery the voltage is 13.8V, I have not been able to get a voltage whilst the starter battery is fully charged and alternator running in "low voltage" mode (I know there is a technical term for this but my brain has been dulled from all the research that I have done...). Would get one of the little gadgets to boost voltage but don't think that they suit my vehicle, LeighW any update on this? Anyone see a problem here?
Also some thoughts on battery trays - should I pay close on $200 for a custom made for my vehicle or $20-30 for generic one?
Still unsure where in the boot I am going to mount the two accessories plugs - open to suggestions.
And do people usually run a single cable and then use a fused breakout box in the rear or do they run individual cables? What gauge cable do most tend to use.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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