Dual Battery for New Pathfinder

Submitted: Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 21:53

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Member - Barry H (WA)

Hi all,

After 8yrs of really good service I have traded in my ultra reliable Toyota Surf and bought a new Pathfinder TI (one week old).

First thing I want to do to it is to fit a dual battery set up, problem is it will not fit under the bonnet, there is absolutely no space available.

The 4WD specialists places like Opposite Lock, ARB TJM etc say mounting it in the back is the only option I have, even a couple of auto electrical places I went to agreed that was my only option, of course this is an expensive option, but my options are limited.

My current line of thinking is to remove the third row of seating which will get next to no use at all and use the space created for the dual battery, maybe even use one of the new AGM type batteries to minimize the chance of any acid spillage.

Is this a practical solution to my problem ?

Does anyone else have any practical ideas as to where to place the second battery ?

Thanks

Barry H.

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Reply By: montana - Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 22:14

Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 22:14

paranah or similar make one that goes under the centre near crossmember on the drivers side,different one for petrol and deisel. congrats one the new pathy.good choice.

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Follow Up By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 22:36

Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 22:36

Haven't seen it done, but this might be worth following up.
If you use an AGM battery, being sealed, it can (I'm pretty sure) be safely mounted on its side, thereby taking up less height, and would therefore probably fit in some of the spare space underneath. Just make sure that there is a pretty good bash plate under it, and stone protection as well, and away from the exhaust. The outside temperature would also be a plus for the AGM, rather than the sauna in the engine bay, ensuring a longer life.
Gerry

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Reply By: Member - Barry H (WA) - Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 22:21

Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 22:21

Thanks for the info Montana, I will have a look at that idea, I am not entirely happy with the idea of the battery in the back , but we will see what happens, yeah pretty happy with the Pathy so far, but I guess a bit of off road work in the next two or three weeks will tell me all I need to know, thanks

Barry H.

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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 23:16

Monday, Jun 25, 2007 at 23:16

Hi Barry

You have 2 choices.

An under-body carrier or Power Pack in the rear.

Regards

Derek.

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Reply By: Jetpilot - Tuesday, Jun 26, 2007 at 00:36

Tuesday, Jun 26, 2007 at 00:36

I just bought a mobile dual battery sytem which you can look at www.sidewinder.com.au .I found it on ebay and i am wrapped with it .Portable as well as being hooked up to ya car battery.Ties down in the back of ya pathfinder or what ever ya want. Its called the Flyer.

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