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Off-Grid Engineering Dual Battery System Q&A

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by HeliMedic, Jan 5, 2017.

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  1. Apr 17, 2017 at 5:24 PM
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    @HeliMedic makes a great dual battery kit have had mine well over a year no problems defiantly worth it. Super simple and clean!



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    Used the last bit of space by washer fluid and relocated power steering. for an ARB twin compressor. Wired to the aux battery. This is a slee mount.

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  2. Apr 18, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    Yes sir! Feel free to shoot me an email if you'd like to put together a custom package.
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2017 at 8:55 AM
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    Thanks Coop! Glad you're still loving it. We need to get you some new machined aluminum tie downs though :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2017 at 8:57 AM
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    Looking good Rick! Thanks for the pics. Your project has inspired me to start putting together single battery power packages
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2017 at 9:41 AM
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    Thanks, it turned out great. Will probably be adding the light bar soon and excited to use the power plugs out on the trail.
    I think the single deep cycle battery setup is a great option for those of us just needing something for the weekend camping trip.
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    Did you extend the starter cable, or replace it?
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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    Extended with our cable conversion kit. Tinned copper butt connector, hydraulically crimped, covered in marine grade heatshrink and techflex. Very solid.
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2017 at 10:38 AM
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    Got the dual battery setup in and just ordered the switch pro to go with it! Now I just need to track down some batteries in this country filled with hatchbacks and mopeds...
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    Thanks for your order! I'll get that out to you asap.
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    Sounds good, let me know a good time to swing by ill pick up a set i dident realize you changed those look good.
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Any time tomorrow will work
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    Sounds good ill text you i get off work at 4 would be after that!
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:20 AM
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    One step closer! I am ready to get this project rolling.

     
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    Has anyone installed the dual separate batteries in a 3rd Gen Off-road tacoma and still put a single ARB compressor somewhere?

    If so, can I have a couple pics of it to see how it all turned out!

    Thanks,
     
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  15. Apr 22, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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    Threw it all in today. I am annoyed with the angle of the Pelfrey fuse mount and how close it makes things sit to the fender. I plan to throw some spacers in there over the next couple of days to make it easier to work on things. Also, the switch is awaiting my switch pro before i route and place anything.
     
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    I see alot of guys bending the fuse pannel to the right angle! Did this slightly to mine yesterday after seeing others.
     
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    Maybe I will give this a go then. It just seemed so awkward up in the air.
     
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  18. Apr 22, 2017 at 1:22 PM
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    Yeah i dident even notice it Till i saw others couple of days ago.
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2017 at 7:00 AM
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    @HeliMedic Thanks Matt. I'm finally going to pick my kit up next weekend from the shipping depot.
     
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    My willpower is wavering. This is definitely my next mod. Just have to keep reminding myself I need to wait a little. :D
     
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