24 Volt 4WD
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 19:42
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Hi All
I imported a Nissan Safari (GQ Patrol) recently. I am pretty happy with it - although it does have one main downside - It is 24 volt. It has two 12v batteries. I do not know wether to buy a reducer to 12 volt (30amp) or to but a device that allows you to draw 12 volts from one of the batteries then evens out the batteries (not sure whats its called).
I am in the process of getting it ready for a big trip with the chescold in the back and a camper trailer (with fridge).
Any suggestions?
Reply By: Peter 2 - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 20:23
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 20:23
My Humvee is 24v (after having 6 12v toyota's) and I reckon 24v is heaps better especially starting, half the current flow too.
What you need is a Redarc charge equaliser, as you stated it equalises the chareg level of the batteries. You can draw 12v from either or both and it will float both batteries at the same potential (voltage/charge level).
I've had one on the Humvee since I got the truck (now nearly 3 years) with absolutely zero probs. My Autofridge is 12 or 24v (most late model frig's using Danfoss compressors are) and I run it on 24v, it pulls just over one amp.
all the other accessories run from 12v, currently they are: Barrett HF, GPS, Stereo, CB x 2, air compressor,
camping lights x 2, AA battery charger, 300 watt inverter, CDMA phone and anything else that can be plugged in walkmans etc.
Wouldn't advise using a12v winch though ;-))
I've changed the camper taillight globes to 24v.
If you need 12v in the camper run a seperate feed via an Andersen plug or similar.
24 to 12v transformers are very inefficient and are old hat these days.
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Reply By: theshadows - Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 21:49
Wednesday, Feb 09, 2005 at 21:49
check your ACC circult it should be 12 volt.
the lighting, main , power are 24 but your ACC should be 12
check it with a multimeter. the jap GQ are nearly the same as the AUS MQ wireing.
as for blaised when drawing from a battery with an 12 volt circult dont worry about it as the batteries automaticly re balance them selves when the ignition is turned on.
if the jap inverter is to small for the load and truck supplier can fit a larger one for about $80 .
shadow
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