D max and dual battery set up.

Submitted: Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 08:48
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More pondering on a dmax. I had a look at one yesterday and wondered whether or not a dual battery system was possible under that bonnet. Has anyone fitted dual batteries to a dmax?
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Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 12:51

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 12:51
A mate has the latest Colorado dual cab and he has fitted his Aux battery on a battery cradle he mounted on the wheel arch in the tub, LH side.

He had a canopy fitted first though. It is up out of the way and is probably the best place given what is under the bonnet and the lack of space available there.

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Reply By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 12:52

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 12:52
I am waiting delivery of my Dmax and investigations reveal that there are no problems doing so. TJM, and apparently Isuzu, say that the Dmax does not have a 'smart' alternator. TJM fit an under bonnet setup using an Odyssey battery.
Have a look at the Dmax Forum and the 4wdaction Dmax Forum. These forums have info on DIY dual batteries.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mfewster(SA) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 13:49

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 13:49
Many thanks. i wasn't aware of those forums. I'll do some more reading.
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Reply By: DmaxQld - Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 20:30

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 20:30
Here is a link to a dual battery tray that I know fits

http://piranhaoffroad.com.au/product/dual-battery-management/battery-tray/make/isuzu

Also as stated above the Dmax does NOT have an ECU controlled variable output alternator often referred to as a smart alternator. So really easy to wire up an aux battery.
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Reply By: MAVERICK(WA) - Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 23:50

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at 23:50
managed to fit one in the lhs between the oe battery and the fuel filter - a squeeze but it fits. rgds
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Reply By: Sigmund - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 15:56

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 15:56
Someone produces a battery tray that sits on the chassis under the tub.
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Follow Up By: Member - Mfewster(SA) - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 17:49

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 17:49
I'll look around for those. Thanks Sigmund
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Follow Up By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 18:04

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 at 18:04
ARB has one Under vehicle battery tray
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Friday, Oct 24, 2014 at 17:11

Friday, Oct 24, 2014 at 17:11
Mike,

I had a battery tray for my 79 series, but as it involved moving some parts adjacent to the oil filter, I gave it to a nephew and fabricated my own from an old truck mudguard.

Sits at front of the tray, just behind the cab, and has caused no dramas over about 5 years, and some rough station roads. Don't know if the photo below will give you any ideas?



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