Powering fridge in commodore wagon
Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 16:25
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Ducky
Hey all. First post
I own an '03 commodore wagon. I want to put a waeco 50l fridge in the back for work purposes.
I have a baby on the way so space is limited when you combine all the associated gear. A fridge and my toolbag (sparky) so battery in the rear is not something I want to consider
I'm looking at doing a dual optima yellow top setup. Preferably under the bonnet. I have read up but haven't found anyone who has put 2 batteries under then bonnet. So now I'm asking you
Cheers in advance
Reply By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 16:42
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 16:42
Hi Ducky, If you can find the space there is no reason to not put the second battery under the bonnet. Connect the second battery to the alternator via an isolator solenoid such as a Redarc to avoid discharging the cranking battery.
The Optima Yellow Top is a good battery but being an AGM type does not like heat so be careful about positioning.
You speak of a "dual Optima setup" but I hope you do not mean two Optima Yellow Tops as they are AGM deep-cycle and not suitable as a cranking battery.
(P.S. I feel really awkward saying "Hi Ducky" if you know what I mean! LOL)
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 18:57
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 18:57
Allan, You would think all people would at least add their first name for convenience, Michael
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Follow Up By: Ducky - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 19:02
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 19:02
I'm used to forums where you go by an alias rather then your real name. Yes it is michael but everyone knows me as ducky.
Either way thanks for the reply. I am new to this obviously and it's great to know I don't require 2 yellow tops as they aren't exactly cheap.
I am hoping someone has or knows of someone who has put an underbonnet dual battery in a vt vx or vy commodore as they are all the same engine bay in
sedan ute or wagon.
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Reply By: Road Warrior - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 18:19
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 18:19
Mmm '03 that would make it a VY yeah? From memory you're a bit short on space under the bonnet for a second battery?
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Follow Up By: Ducky - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 19:04
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 19:04
By. Yes
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Follow Up By: Ducky - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 19:06
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 19:06
Vy. I'm using an iPhone and it has a hideous auto correct
Is there an edit feature for posts?
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Reply By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 20:06
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 20:06
Hi Michael
Not enough space under the bonnet and heat would be a problem.
I suggest a
FLYER, Thumper or National Luna Power Pack.
Regards
Derek from ABR
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Follow Up By: Ducky - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:35
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:35
Cheers mate. The flyer/thumper kits look to be my only option. Do they install simply by running a fused power cable direct from the battery to an Anderson plug in the boot for removal the the other side of the anderson plug hard wired to the box with the isolator doing all the work. Or is there more involved
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:39
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:39
The FLYER is supplied with a 6m charge cable using 10mm2 cable. The Thumper has an optional kit and I am not sure of the N Luna kit and what is included. Note: The FLYER is not supplied with a battery but we recommend a 120ah AGM.
Regards
Derek from ABR
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Follow Up By: Ducky - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:50
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:50
What brand and model number battery would you recommend?
My heart obviously isn't set on a yellow top any battery will do. I just want something that will do the job and last a few years.
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Follow Up By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:52
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 21:52
Fullriver 120ah AGM
Find the best deal locally for a local warranty.
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Reply By: Honky - Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011 at 10:06
Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011 at 10:06
Slightly off subject but the ve sporswagons have the power plug in the rear live all the time.
Main Battery is in the back and it would be easy to hook a second battery to that with a short run of cable.
I have a 40 litre engel and it will run 12 hours of the main battery but it does show the warning "Low battery detected" and it shuts of some of the accessories.
But it still started.
Honky
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Follow Up By: Ducky - Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011 at 15:18
Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011 at 15:18
There's about 5 years and 25k difference between my vy and a ve sport-wagon. I wish I had one
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