San Diego BS Thread.

Im not but what are you looking to get for it? I can ask around since I know a LOT of guys that ride. I sure miss my Sumos! Im a damn hooligan on those things...

 

3500 for it. Really clean and runs great. Same here haha they are too much fun.

 

Oh, shit, haha. Sorry for the confusion, guys; it's 2-gauge wire. I'm not sure why I said 8 -- was probably sleepy. I have this exact kit:
http://www.genesisoffroad.com/Universal-Dual-Battery-Kit-p/151-udbk.htm

I already have a PC1500 as my primary in the engine bay:

$385 Odyssey Batteries 34R-PC1500T Automotive/Light Truck and Van Battery

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FY5UF8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What I have in my garage waiting for me to install are.. a 2nd/3rd battery of the same exact one that will go in the bed inside a UWS tool chest along with both of my ARB compressors (twin for airing/utiliity, single for eventual rear locker) and a Switch Pros kit (I have a sPod in the engine bay already powering mainly lights for now). I was going to route the 2-gauge wire from the engine bay, under the truck along the frame, and up behind the cab to the bed where the chest will be mounted to the rear.

In the future, I want to eventually have a 100w solar panel on the roof rack and a fridge in the bed.

For crimping, I'll try the center punch and hammer trick or use my table vice. The wire's pretty thick and I have 15' of each pos/neg that I might have to trim a few inches off (or just leave on if only a few) after routing from the bay to bed.

I'm pretty new to a lot of this major electrical stuff and really up until now all I've done is wire up LEDs to my sPod.

I'm located in North County (PQ area); bonus picture..

 

I have used American Battery in Escondido and they do top notch work at a great price. Been around for ever and know their stuff. I didn't have the tools to do what I wanted and they hooked it up.

 

hi sdkoncepts, I'm in San Diego, I live in Kensington area.

 

Let me know if you need a crimpler still I'll be in the normal heights area today around 11

 

I'm stuck w. my little daughters swim class until 12:00, and I am free after that. I could come to you wherever you are. Thanks so much for helping me. I will be in your debt.

 

Anyone local have a front bed rail they want to get rid of?

Didn't realize my new truck only has the side rails and figured I'd check before ordering online

 

Point loma area most likely or dryside 32nd street

 

What's your rate? School down here?

 

I had to crimp some 0 gauge a while back. Ended up not using a vice, but used a butane torch and a ton of solder for the terminals.

 

Always crip for off road use, the vibrations will crack the solder

 

Yeah, for off-road use I would crimp it if you can. I wasn't using mine for off-road use. I had it on a Honda Prelude. I used about 3 feet of solder per terminal though.

I didn't even know this San Diego thread existed.

 

Bbq at my place saturday at 645-7. El cajon. Bring your truck, and bring a dish/desert. Going to have smoked pork tenderloin and maybe brisket or pork shoulder. Byob. Dont drink my beer ! Pm for info if interested.

 

That's a really short BBQ...

 

Eat, drink, and get the fuck out !

 

Honestly might not have anything planned around that time so why the hell not.. plus, I'd love to chat with you about that custom rear bumper for my Tundra..

 

I have a hydraulic crimper if you still need to borrow one. I'm in Lakeside but visit mom in Esco every 3 weeks or so.

I think 2AWG is kinda small for routing to the bed. I would get 1/0AWG. With 2AWG you're gonna lose over half a volt every 10 feet. I'm using 1/0 from alternator to the isolator, and starter, then 2AWG to the batteries. The kit looks nice but pricey; I think I paid that much, total, including a Deka AGM battery and two isolators.
http://www.calculator.net/voltage-drop-calculator.html

 

I may take you up on that if I can't figure something out with my tools.

What about this 1/0x20' wire below?

$128 Crimp Supply Ultra-Flexible Car Battery/Welding Cable - 1/0 Gauge, Red - 20 Feet - and 5 Copper Lugs

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0161L9LJC/ref=twister_B01CKKDEZA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

$147 Crimp Supply Ultra-Flexible Car Battery/Welding Cable - 1/0 Gauge, Black - 25 Feet - and 5 Copper Lugs

https://www.amazon.com/Crimp-Supply...0161L90MU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

That should be enough to route from the Tundra's engine bay battery, under the frame, and into the rear of the bed against the center of the wall inside the tool chest. Also, do I need to wire a negative 1/0 from the primary battery to the batteries in the bed or can I just ground from the bed batteries to somewhere near? Can the negative wire be a smaller gauge?

 

I'd say ground it anywhere. 8 gauge would probably be fine.