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12v systems

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Scott17818, Aug 3, 2019.

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what battery 12v solution should I go with (best satisfaction/simplicity)?

Poll closed Aug 17, 2019.

  1. genesis offroad dual 34 tray with smart isolator

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. single series 34 batt, & 100watt solar panel

    1 vote(s)
    33.3%

  3. separate 12v setup with solar

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. build my own 12v dual battery system (cheaper than genisis, but same end result)

    2 vote(s)
    66.7%

  5. keep it stock.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Aug 3, 2019 at 5:12 AM
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    Scott17818

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    Scott17818 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    so looking at possibly going with a dual battery 12v system in my 2016.. I've seen the genesis offroad tray with its smart controller, neat setup... but $530? and that doesnt include any batteries group 34 run about $300 a piece for northstar AGM's...

    2016 tacoma OR V-6 stock alt

    all electrical draws other than factory equip...

    current draws as of 08/03/2019:
    cobra wx75 CB radio (4w)
    Baofeng HAM handheld
    $24 UV-5R+ Plus Two Way Radio, Long Range for Adults Rechargeable with Earpiece, Walkie Talkie for Outdoors, 144-148 420-450MHz, Qualette Series, Black
    UV-5R+ (usb charging on extended life battery)
    USB charging COAST HP7R & HP8R flashlights
    cellphones (2)
    Milwaukee, and Rigid battery chargers off bed 120v outlet

    future upgrades:
    10k winch up front (huge drain, I want quick recovery)
    Dometic freeze/fridge 12v (typically a 3-10AMP draw)
    higher powered cab mounted HAM radio unit 50-100watt
    higher powered CB
    solar panel for camping multiple days (so I dont have to run engine all the time to keep batteries up)

    I'm no stranger to wiring, and want to put in smart isolators to keep my starting battery at 12.7 or more.. AUX to run other systems.. question is what route shoudl I go?

    as of now the truck is my DD, and I go camping infrequently, and offroad when i can (every 2-3 weeks or so..)

    option #1: dual batteries, and spend the $530 for the genesis setup?

    option #2: stay with single, but get a series 34 batt northstar (cheapest), and get a 100w solar panel to float charge it?

    option #3: get a battery box, and mount in bed when I go camping, and hook a solar panel to it through a charger and keep it separate from my vehicle 12v system?
     
    Scott17818, Aug 3, 2019
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  2. Aug 3, 2019 at 7:46 AM
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    SagWagon

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    I bought the off grid engineering dual battery setup a year ago and I couldn’t be happier with it! Yes, it costs a lot, but it is a great setup.

    This isn’t a cheap hobby..... save up and do it right the first time.
     
    SagWagon, Aug 3, 2019
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  3. Aug 3, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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    Scott17818

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    Scott17818 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I was just looking at the Off-grid setup... the ACR that the off-grid setup uses isnt that expensive ($130 or so), I can get most of that stuff locally at marine supply places.. the wiring I can do cheaper as well.. the battery mounts can be done cheaper as well.. I may just take this on this winter... I dont care for billet aluminum pieces or fancy crap, just so long as it works.. we shall see..\

    the other one I see uses a cheaper relay, and I question its load rating as most i see only handle 100AMPs.. the ACR is rated for 500AMP's
     
    Scott17818, Aug 3, 2019
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