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Dual Battery System(s)

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by HeliMedic, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. Feb 29, 2016 at 9:05 AM
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    HeliMedic

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    I completely agree. Bussmann makes top-notch stuff as well. In fact, I use their circuit breakers quite often in my custom installs. I may have to look in to using their fuse panels after doing more research.
     
  2. Feb 29, 2016 at 9:26 AM
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    Step by step... moving 6 of 9 switches up to the overhead... Measured my relay boxes and Busman fuse box, and they'll all fit on current plate. I just need to relocate the main breaker. Got it all figured out for the dual batteries so once it's ready, all I need to do is reroute the line to main breaker. My 3rd battery is in the RTT Trailer. It has a solar panel to charge it if I'm "Off-Grid" too long.

    I gotta say, I don't know the last Mod I've been this excited about.... OK, Maybe all of them, but this certainly has my truckoholic attention now!!!

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  3. Feb 29, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    All sounds good. I can do pretty much anything except electronics. Was gonna get the and pass on to a god DC area mechanic so whatever you guys decide on is good by me. Would prefer to get it all from you as a package.
     
  4. Feb 29, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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    How about the 3rd gen tacos?
     
  5. Feb 29, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    Can't wait to see what this package offers! Still back and forth on dual single trays or one dual tray. I do like the idea of the Bussmann fuse panel with the relay slots as well. Could be a quality upgrade. Let's get this thing rolling!!!!!!!!!
     
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  6. Feb 29, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    Wow! Clean install man! I like that a lot. Where did you get the switches?
     
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  7. Feb 29, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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    I can do a complete package for you! I will personally PM you (and everyone else that shows interest) when I have the trays and/or kits ready to go out the door.
     
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  8. Feb 29, 2016 at 4:49 PM
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    The single trays are officially being water-jetted (is that a word?) as of today... they should hopefully be ready by the end of the week. I will post detailed pics and pricing then. Also, I will edit the original post in this thread to reflect the products that are being sold here. Lots of pics coming! Thanks for all the support and excitement everyone! These things are going to be WAY too beautiful to be "just battery trays"! hahaha
     
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  9. Feb 29, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    Check us out on Facebook for pics and updates!... as well as the occasional, gratuitous, wheeling/ camping pic

    I just started it... I promise it will get more interesting :headbang:
     
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  10. Feb 29, 2016 at 7:01 PM
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    Just what I'm looking for. Sign me up for one of the single passenger trays and wiring kit
     
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  11. Feb 29, 2016 at 10:00 PM
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    Amazon, reasonable, and I chose all green backlighting. I also have 2 banks of relays to mount.
     
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    Interested for the full package as well!
     
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    Sub'd. This is awesome!
     
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    Facebook liked! May I suggest perhaps starting a new thread in another forum so we aren't continuing this chit chat in the For Sale category?
     
  15. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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    Make sure you post a link here so we can follow you...
     
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  16. Mar 1, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    Thanks for the like!

    If the mods are cool with it, Id prefer to leave it here as I am still selling a product. And! I have a definitive date now!... Saturday! I will have 20 kits for sale on Saturday! Of course, no one has seen the actual product yet, so I will post a ton of pics Friday night or Saturday morning.

    That being said.... I'd be happy to move the thread if anyone is bothered by it being here!
     
  17. Mar 1, 2016 at 11:58 AM
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    Great to hear about the progress! I know you're creating kits right now, but what battery sizes are these kits going to have im them? I ended up getting a Group 31 battery that I cannot return and will probably run a dual battery set up, but am waiting for your kit since it looks awesome and will have everything I need. I hope the group 31 will work and a 3rd gen set up comes out soon too :D
     
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  18. Mar 1, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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  19. Mar 1, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    So, i will not be selling the batteries. The kit will be all inclusive except for batteries. This is for a couple reasons; Im not a distributor for any of the brands and they are heavy and difficult to ship. Batteries are much easier to source locally or order online from a distributor that has the means to ship them at a reasonable cost. I get my Odyssey batteries here:

    http://www.batterymart.com/p-ody-35-pc1400.html

    The 2nd Gen tray... which will only fit the 2nd Gens with ATRAC (or those models that are missing the ABS unit on the fender) is the first tray to be released. This tray is designed to best fit an Odyssey Group 35 battery (the one I linked to above). However, it will also fit Group 34 and 35 batteries from both Odyssey and Optima!

    As far as your 3rd Gen is concerned... Im sorry I didn't answer you the first time, I thought I did...

    Anyway, the 3rd Gens are high up on my radar. In fact, I have a 3rd Gen showing up next week for some initial design and fitment. Give me just a few weeks and we'll figure that one out. Depending on the design, the Group 31 you bought may be able to be used in the stock location while your second battery is mounted elsewhere.
     
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  20. Mar 1, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    You got it. Does your vehicle have the ABS unit on the passenger fender? or does it have three studs that are currently not used for anything?

    If it does have the ABS unit, don't worry!! We will have a dual tray for you very soon.
     
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