Auxilliary Battery Setup V6 Prado
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 08, 2001 at 00:00
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Norm Campbell
I am looking to set up an auxilliary battery in my Prado, mainly for use with fridge. I mainly go away on weekend/ long weekend trips. What I would like to know is, What is a good system to use as an isolating/charging unit. Is the Pirahna system as good as I have been told or is there another superior type out there. Also some people have told me to use a deep cycle battery but I have been told that these batteries do not like fast charging and they also work best if run right down before charging. Which would not be possible if the fridge I use has a low voltage cutout. So therefore would I be Better off using A heavy duty 15 or 17 plate battery. I have had so much advice, but what I would like is to talk to someone who has a system fitted that they can tell me about. Please help me.
Reply By: Pete - Wednesday, Apr 11, 2001 at 00:00
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2001 at 00:00
Norm,
I have a V6 Prado with a duel Battery set up. There is only one battery to use if you use the side by side battery set up. That is a small one. There are alternatives but you would have to rearrange everything in the engine bay which is expensive. Or you can locate it in the rear of the vehicle. I use
mine to power an Engel and it works great. We go camping for weekends and long er and i have had no trouble at all. If you live in
Perth you are quite welcome to come and have a look. If not give me your email address and i will send you a photo of what it looks like.
Cheers Pete
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Follow Up By: Norm - Thursday, Apr 12, 2001 at 00:00
Thursday, Apr 12, 2001 at 00:00
Unfortunately I am a fair way from
Perth. But I would be grateful if you could send me a photo. Thanks kindly, Norm..
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Follow Up By: Narelle - Thursday, Apr 12, 2001 at 00:00
Thursday, Apr 12, 2001 at 00:00
Pete, if its no trouble can you please email a photo of the battery set up. I have been given a quote of around $850 to fit one (in
Sydney). I also just need it to run an Engel for camping. Tks if you can help.
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Follow Up By: Ray Mcgregor - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 00:00
Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 00:00
Pete i have a v6prado & wish to do something similiar but wish to have the second battery in my camper trailer.
would your setup work and if so i would appreciate some details
thanks Ray
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Reply By: Noel - Thursday, Apr 12, 2001 at 00:00
Thursday, Apr 12, 2001 at 00:00
Norm - Recently read an interesting piece about dual battery setups on the back of a Liemack Product Information Sheet. If your fridge has a low voltage cut-out then this article will be very relevent. I use a simple isolator made by Electro Parts (near
Toowoomba I think) which was quite cheap but works
well. Ithink it cost me about $125. If you cant get hold of the Liemack article, e-mail me and Ill fax it to you. Regards, Noel
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Follow Up By: Norm - Thursday, Apr 12, 2001 at 00:00
Thursday, Apr 12, 2001 at 00:00
Noel, would be interested in seeing the unit which you describe. thanks, Norm
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