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  • #1

    What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

    Hi To All,

    Just a short question .......I'm interested to know what size (Amp/hr) and type of 2nd battery are you using if you have a dual setup?

    Many thanks.

    Neale.
    [b]White 150 GXL T/Diesel Auto[/b] - TJM T13 B/Bar, TJM XGS Gold 2" Lift, GME TX3420 UHF, Hella 4000 HIDs, Airtek Snorkel, Pioneer AVIC-F910BT GPS/DVD Stereo, Pioneer GM600F Amp, Soundstream speakers, BFG's 265/70R17, Redarc BCDC 20 Amp charger on 100 Amp Remco AGM, HR Towbar, Tekonsha P3, Baintech Amp/Volt meter, DIY Drawer System, Pioneer R/Rack, ARB Compressor with outlet at T/Bar, Aussie Swag Ultra Camper Trailer.
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  • #2
    What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

    I have a 60ah Supercharge Allrounder in mine (petrol). You can fit bigger in the diesel as the power steering reservoir is in a different spot.
    150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]

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    • #3
      Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

      I am using an Supercharge MRV70 105AH Battery in my TD VX. Snug but fits in just fine.
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      Daniel
      Toyota Prado 150 Series D4D VX Auto Graphite with a 2009 Jayco Hawk Outback
      My Rig Build Up - [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064"]viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064[/URL]

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      • #4
        Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

        Originally posted by Rogerthatv2
        I am using an Supercharge MRV70 105AH Battery in my TD VX. Snug but fits in just fine.
        is that an N70 sized battery?

        mine is a Federal 75AH DC24
        Dan - Prado 150 GXL - now for sale

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        • #5
          Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

          Iam using a Trojan 100 amp/h in a petrol , Fits in nicely

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          • #6
            Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

            Originally posted by Rogerthatv2
            I am using an Supercharge MRV70 105AH Battery in my TD VX. Snug but fits in just fine.
            I've got a Supercharge MRV50 in my GXL diesel. Just got back from a 7100km trip - battery worked fine including keeping the fridge going for 5 days with only about a 30 min trip in the middle.
            [FONT="Arial"][SIZE="1"][color=#008040]Was Prado 150 GXL T/D auto, graphite, tint, factory towbar, D697LT, Autosafe cargo barrier, ARB deluxe bar, ABR-Sidewinder dual battery & monitor, GME TX3440, ARB fridge, Safari snorkel, Maxtrax, Tekonsha P3, ScanGaugeII, OME suspension, Tigerz11 winch, TG150, Now Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with QL and ORAII[/size][/color][/FONT]

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            • #7
              Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

              Originally posted by sd70
              Iam using a Trojan 100 amp/h in a petrol , Fits in nicely
              have you swapped the starter battery position to achieve this?

              what tray are you using?

              do you have photos?

              cheers,
              louie
              Silver 150 GXL V6 Auto: TJM T13 bull bar, Avenger Mako TDS 9.5 winch, 2" lift - Bilstein shocks King springs, factory tow bar, Piranha battery tray, Red Arc isolator, E-Nex DC24MF battery, GME TX3540 UHF, ARB 47L fridge, ARB fridge slide, IPF spotties, Tekonsha P3 brake controller

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              • #8
                Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

                g'day Louie

                no haven't swapped the starter battery still the same

                They used a 120 series diesel tray and cut out and bent the tray to suit , They have cut away the corner where the aircon pipe is to clear that

                The trojan battery is 275 long / (actual base of battery is 260 but the plastic lugs for the rope handles extend at the top to 275 , Width is 170 x 200 high ,

                Sorry mate no Photo's , Don't know how

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                • #9
                  Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

                  While the topic is second batteries, my question is what type of system are you using?
                  I am currently looking at the Redarc SBI12, ABR Sidewinders DBi 120 and either a Redarc or CTEK DC-DC Charger.

                  Any advice or experience from your own systems would be appreciated.

                  Paul
                  [SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]

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                  • #10
                    Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

                    I fitted an n70 sized AC delco maintenance free marine deepcycle/starting battery. HCM27SMF 97Ah 680CCA and I have got Sidewinder DPi120. I will eventually replace the starting battery and will fit the same as my aux battery..
                    I liked that fact that it disconnects the two batteries at 12.4V, compared to 12.7 like some others. So it does take some charge out of the starting battery, which I like.
                    But so far my fridge has only been used twice and then only one over a couple of days in winter and it all worked fine.
                    stepped up the a 200 LC for towing,
                    but had a 2012 and 2010 150 Prado GXL auto diesel in Graphite with Bridgestone D697 A/T. Dobinson C59-300/325 and Bilsteins. Accessories : two baby seats. Sidewinder`s Dual Battery isolator and rear power outlet kit. Pirana Battery tray, Hayman Reese towbar with Toyota wiring kit and Brains`s guard.

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                    • #11
                      Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

                      Hi,

                      See post 150 accessories/dual battery system for some info on dual batteries.

                      Cheers

                      LeighW
                      HKB Electronics, manufacturer of the Alternator Voltage Booster, Silver 2008 D4D,Lifted,Underbody protection, Alternator Voltage Booster, Tiger Z winch, Lightforce DL, Air Horns, Tanami Drawers, Drop down fridge slide, Outback cargo barriers, Rotronics dual Battery system, Polaris GPS, HF/UHF/VHF, Radio speaker combiner, Long ranger water tank, Diff breathers, Inverter, Snorkel and others

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                      • #12
                        Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

                        I did the dual battery install a fortnight ago:
                        ABR-Sidewinder's kit. swapped the starting battery for the axillary and fitted the mrv70 as the starting battery.

                        The only issue I had with the install was the 2nd start light kept coming on intermittently. I disconnected the batteries fro about 10 minutes and reconnected - problem gone. It looks as though the computer needed a reset even though when I installed the system the batteries were connected for a couple of hours.

                        Everything seems to be working a treat, now to start fitting up all the accessories.

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                        • #13
                          Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

                          I installed an allrounder 80AH in my petrol. (could fit 105AH AGM but this one only cost $179 and Autobarn)

                          Very easy job and no need to swap starting and aux battery locations.

                          I used the following:

                          $12 Plastic battery Tray from super cheap (battery should go in plastic tray not metal!!!)
                          $14 Battery hold down bolts\clamp also from super cheap. (these hold the bat down from the points that are already there just like the other side.
                          $9 Two L shaped galv. brackets bent to required angles to relocate resivoir and puss aircon pipe out about 20\30mm

                          I could then afford a Pirhana DBE180s system with the cash saved by not buying a Metal tray that bolts down to flat (thin) sheet metal and over time (relativley short time) pulls those up and cracks paint.

                          I guess what I am saying here is that the Prado already has it own Dual battery platform and point for clamp bolts to slot into at the bottom so WHY!!!! pay upwards of $170 for something that is already there??????
                          2010 GXL V6 - Point Cook, Victoria
                          Gavin

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                          • #14
                            Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

                            Zerosects,

                            I was only looking at the start battery the other day and comparing the drivers side area to the passenger side. I was thinking of doing exactly what you gave done as spending money on the tray is the same price as a battery. Could you post some pictures of your setup and let us know how it is holding up.

                            Paul
                            [SIZE=2]Black 2009 150 Series D4D GXL Prado, [B]TG150[/B] Transfer Case & Actuator Guard, TJM T13 bar, TJM 9.5lb Winch, Airtec Snorkel, TJM steel sidesteps and sidebars, TJM Underbody Protection, TJM XGS Gold Suspension, Tinted, ARB Fridge Freezer, Couplertec System, Foxwing Awning, 80AH Dual battery, 8" indash GPS, Wet Seat seatcovers, GME TX3540, TX3110 & TX680, [B][COLOR=#ff6633]Maxtrax[/COLOR][/B], Kaymar Dual Wheel Carrier, Breathers, Federal MT's.[/SIZE]

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                            • #15
                              Re: What 2nd Battery Are You Using?

                              Will do, ill put some up of the install onto my build thread this arvo

                              viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9996
                              2010 GXL V6 - Point Cook, Victoria
                              Gavin

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