Another of the benefits of a traditional 4x4 is the versatility. With so much space there is the option to install your off-grid power setup in several different places. From behind the backseat to in the boot to fitted in the side panels. But one thing to remember is that you need to place your auxiliary battery as close to your charger as possible, to ensure there is no impact on charge capability or voltage drop. While some traditional 4WDs come with a dual battery system fitted under the bonnet these are often wired in parallel which is not what 4WDers want.
Having an efficient secondary battery means you can stay off grid for as long as you like without worrying about running out of power. For the most efficient battery choice lithium is the way to go. While you can mount a BCDC in your vehicle, for an all in one solution to battery management, the Manager30 is the perfect solution. Dual cabs are quickly becoming the vehicle of choice for many 4WDers. This can often be put down to a few things including both their size and flexibility as well as their safety and luxury features that were previously only available in high end SUVs.
A huge benefit of a canopy install is that your setup takes up no space within the cab of your 4WD. Most dual cab utes are built with just one starting battery so you will need to install a second battery for auxiliary purposes, to increase capacity, and allow loads to be run when the vehicle is off. This means that a canopy install is perfect for a lithium battery.
Like a traditional 4x4, you can run either a BCDC or Manager30 in your canopy to keep your batteries charged. An inverter allows you to plug in and power all your accessories that run on V mains power. This means that blenders, coffee machines and all the creature comforts of home can be powered. REDARC has a range of battery charging kits and off-grid solar kits available to take the hassle out of building a 12v system.
Auxiliary Battery Systems An ARB auxiliary battery system can provide piece of mind, allowing you to power additional accessories without flattening the main battery. Redarc Management Systems There is a range of Redarc battery management products available to complement your dual battery system.
SmartStart SBI Series This auxiliary battery isolator is designed for use in multi-battery applications as a solenoid priority system, only charging the auxiliary when the main battery is fully charged. Fault indication LED lights appear when the solenoid is activated Fully surge-protected Available as a kit with all wiring and connectors available. Catalogue View online or pick up in store.
Here you can see the new mounting position for the power steering hydraulic reservoir. The original bracket had it's legs cut off and a new mounting hole drilled in the corner. This is then bolted to an existing bracket further aft in the engine bay. The hydraulic hoses are long enough to accommodate this new position without any problems. From above showing the Redarc Isolator mounted on the side of the engine bay. It is mounted using an existing bolt and an additional bolt into a rivnut I installed.
The relocated power steering hydraulic reservoir. Some completed installation shots showing the isolator mounting. The finished installation. The battery has since gone to god, so has another one the same. They were on the chuck out pile from one of the UPSs at work, they were kinda old. Obviously Chinese junk. I have a Yuasa installed now and it's fine. I have just installed a winch connected to this battery, and I've used the "override" function of the Redarc isolator to parallel the batteries together when winching, it works a treat.
Give me a shout if you would like any finer details on how it's done. It beats paying some other monkey to do the work for you. Higher resolution images are available here. Cheers, Drew. Tags: None. Nice work! Comment Post Cancel. Truly inspirational, Drew! You got me thinking about what I needed to do for my own dual battery.
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