Aux battery for a Prado

James

Have a look at this link.

I think the Pradopoint link above involves a D4D. There will be other threads on this site if your vehicle has a petrol engine, or the earlier model diesel.

George

A N70 size battery will fit behind the drivers side headlight, which equates to a max battery rating of around 100AH (maybe a little more or less depending on the brand of battery). The only other under bonnet location is up against the passenger side firewall but there is less room than behind the headlight. Depending on whether your Prado is petrol or diesel, either location may require the relocation of some components.

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Leachy

James - in my 2003 model it fitted behind the drivers side head light and in the 2008 model it is in the same spot - although it may look small it does fit. Both these vehicles were diesel.


A J

TJM version - 2006 petrol.

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tight fit, but no problems if installed correctly.

James,

I have an auxiliary battery in my Prado and it does go behind the drivers side headlight.

Just make sure you get a GOOD battery tray because a cheap one that isnt fixed properly will cause the inner guard to develop cracks if you use the vehicle on dirt roads.

There is plenty of anecdotal evidence of this on Pradopoint.

There was an EO member who was offering a discount on one he had developed for his own Prado. I dont know if he is still around, maybe someone else can shed light on that point.

Cheers,

Cruiser

James,

Further to my reply above, have a look at Battery tray on Ebay

Cheers,

Cruiser

My second battery is behind the headlight and it fits well. I was concerned about the cracking stories caused by corrugations in this position, but ARB assured me that the tray they'd fitted would eliminate any such thing happening.
I'm quite happy with that and now have to find those damn corrugations to try it!
Cheers.
Alan.