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Options for dual battery kit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Southwest Tacoma, Jan 8, 2024.

  1. Jan 8, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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    Southwest Tacoma

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    I know Genesis offers a kit for this. Who else is providing a dual battery kit for the 3rd gen Tacoma?
     
  2. Jan 8, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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    eurowner

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    The best option is to mount the second battery in front of the passenger-side firewall.
    Doubling up batteries on the driver-side location will lead to sheet metal damage and possibly a broken oil filler neck.
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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    How does a second battery fit on that side? I have what looks like a collection of break lines in that space.
     
  4. Jan 8, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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    What version of Tacoma do you have?
     
  5. Jan 8, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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    That space is empty on the Offroads and Pros. Sounds like you’re out of luck in that regard. A portable battery pack could be an option, keep it with whatever you want charging rather than being tied to the truck.
     
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    You will not be able to install there then. The only rigs that can fit a battery there are the OR and Pro b/c they have crawl control so the ABS valving is not at the passenger side firewall. I know b/c I have a TRD sport and was looking to do that mod. Didn't work out.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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    That's a better option it isn't the best option. The best option is mounting it in one of the two bed cubbies, getting the weight off the front entirely. Best on the passenger side to counter the taco lean.
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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    What are you looking to power? I run a 107ah AGM in a battery box in the bed. The battery is charged off the alternator or solar.
     
  12. Jan 8, 2024 at 8:12 PM
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    I agree, the best under hood option if you have the room.
     
  13. Jan 9, 2024 at 4:59 AM
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    + Off Grid Engineering setup
    Hard to fimd a better designed, built, and complete kit.
     
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