05+ Tacoma Dual Battery Location

[Dirtytires]

^^ I like that set up. I dnt think they would both fit in my Tacoma side by side. I have plenty of room on the passenger fender. I thouht
about puting the Air pump there.

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[Switch]

So I've been planning on doing a dual batt setup for a while now. With the winch, aux in the cab, etc, but most importantly, the various camper setups, I figured it was time. I ordered up a warn isolator, but I'm having a hard time locating the second battery. I don't really want to do the dual setup in place of the big stocker, and I have ABS so there's not the nice spot on the passenger side that some others have used.

I did, however, find that a group 51 would fit behind the fuse block in front of the brake master cyl if you relocate the relay box like so (ignore the crappy night-time cell phone pics):

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It will sit a little nicer if there was a tray, was cocked due to the curve of the inner fender.

Has anyone tried this setup before? I know optima makes a yellow top in D51 configuration, are there any other deep cycles in this group size?

I put a 2nd battery and aux fuse block in that position. It was easy to fabricate the mount for the battery. Some pics here: http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67738

[upcountry]

Why add a second battery at all, why not get the BIGGEST battery that will fit in the stock position, add a three position bus block for the following:

1)Exisitng Alternator connection
2)Existing Factory fuse block connection
3)New Aux fuse block connection

On #3 (new Fuse block), include a low voltage cutoff switch between the fuse block and the bus block to maintain reserve starting power.

I really dont see the need to having two batteries unless you really plan to run your battery down between charges. Having one bigger battery may be good enough for most uses. But, I am usually so tired I pass out by 7 PM so I dont need a lot of "late night ambience", for that I have a camp fire. Up early, to bed early. No need for lots of backup power.

Need to watch TV or DVD? BLue-Ray is nice but a good book is better.

Need to use that microwave? Eat it cold out of a can.

Need to see in the dark? It's more challenging to fix it by feel.

Just sayin.....this is where we cross the line from adventure to luxury.

More breakable parts, more parts will break.

The one thing we ALL need is cold beer.

[LBPtaco]

The one thing we ALL need is cold beer.

SO true!

[cam-shaft]

This is what I did. I did not like the idea of cramming two batt in front and adding extra weight to front corner of truck since taco allready leans to that side. Plus save weight for bumper and winch in front.

Where are the batteries?




Maybe there in that box?


There they are.


Cam-shaft.

[Dirtytires]

Nice battery box.^^Props to you..