I wanted to do a complete write up of the dual batt install using PC1400s so I deleted my initial post to substitute this one.
Parts needed
Batteries
Odyssey PC1400 Amt needed: 2
Columbia Overland dual battery tray
http://www.columbiaoverland.com/product/toyota-tacoma-2nd-generation-2005-current-dual-battery-tray
Custom made tray for aux fuse block
Hardware for aux fuse block plate
M8-1.25, flat washers, and lockwashers for attaching plate to fender nutsets
1/4 x 20 allthread, nuts, locknut, flat washers, and lock washers to support end of plate
National Luna dual battery kit
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=543
Military style battery connectors/terminals
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=753
Blue Sea aux fuse block
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=550
Blue Sea circuit breaker
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=185
Cables
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50560&classNum=50562#.UBm8zELsIdI
Red 2 AWG battery cable P/N: 233718 Amt needed: 6’
Black 2 AWG battery cable P/N: 233726 Amt needed: 6’
Red 4 AWG battery cable P/N: 179523 Amt needed: 3’
Black 4 AWG battery cable P/N: 214551 Amt needed: 3’
Connectors/Lugs
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50566&classNum=50568#.UBn6QELsIdJ
2AWG heavy duty butt connector P/N: 104259
2AWG heavy duty lug 3/8” stud P/N: 214163
2AWG heavy duty lug 5/16” stud P/N: 291146
2AWG heavy duty lug 1/4” stud P/N: 104309
4AWG heavy duty lug 3/8” stud P/N: 214254
4AWG heavy duty lug 5/16” stud P/N: 214247
4AWG heavy duty lug 1/4” stud P/N: 385799
Braided Sleeving
http://www.buyheatshrink.com/braidedsleeving/pet-braided-sleeving.htm
Red 3/8” PET braided sleeving P/N: BS0375 Ordered 100’ roll
Black 3/8” PET braided sleeving P/N: BS0375 Ordered 100’ roll
Heat Shrink
http://www.buyheatshrink.com/heatshrinktubing/3-1-heavy-wall-polyolefin.htm#B
.4 Red 3:1 heavy wall adhesive lined heatshrink Amt needed: 4’ piece
.4 Black 3:1 heavy wall adhesive lined heatshrink Amt needed: 4’ piece
Tools Needed
Heat gun
Lug/terminal crimper
http://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html
Lighter/torch/hot knife to cut braided sleeving
1. Mounted both batteries and Columbia Overland dual battery tray.
2. Mounted dual battery solenoid and ran controller cable.
Ran controller cable under dash and into center console
3. Spliced engine harness cable that runs to primary battery using 2AWG butt splice then covered with heat shrink for protection.
The bludge is where I cut and spliced the engine to pos terminal.
4. Mounted aux fuse block plate to fender nutserts with M8-1.25 and supported end with 1/4 x 20 all thread through the fender.
Inside fender well where all thread comes through.
5. Mounted aux fuse block and circuit breaker
6. Made connections using crimper and heat shrink then covered with braided sleeving.
7. Finished product
Parts needed
Batteries
Odyssey PC1400 Amt needed: 2
Columbia Overland dual battery tray
http://www.columbiaoverland.com/product/toyota-tacoma-2nd-generation-2005-current-dual-battery-tray
Custom made tray for aux fuse block
Hardware for aux fuse block plate
M8-1.25, flat washers, and lockwashers for attaching plate to fender nutsets
1/4 x 20 allthread, nuts, locknut, flat washers, and lock washers to support end of plate
National Luna dual battery kit
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=543
Military style battery connectors/terminals
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=753
Blue Sea aux fuse block
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=550
Blue Sea circuit breaker
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=185
Cables
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50560&classNum=50562#.UBm8zELsIdI
Red 2 AWG battery cable P/N: 233718 Amt needed: 6’
Black 2 AWG battery cable P/N: 233726 Amt needed: 6’
Red 4 AWG battery cable P/N: 179523 Amt needed: 3’
Black 4 AWG battery cable P/N: 214551 Amt needed: 3’
Connectors/Lugs
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...&subdeptNum=50566&classNum=50568#.UBn6QELsIdJ
2AWG heavy duty butt connector P/N: 104259
2AWG heavy duty lug 3/8” stud P/N: 214163
2AWG heavy duty lug 5/16” stud P/N: 291146
2AWG heavy duty lug 1/4” stud P/N: 104309
4AWG heavy duty lug 3/8” stud P/N: 214254
4AWG heavy duty lug 5/16” stud P/N: 214247
4AWG heavy duty lug 1/4” stud P/N: 385799
Braided Sleeving
http://www.buyheatshrink.com/braidedsleeving/pet-braided-sleeving.htm
Red 3/8” PET braided sleeving P/N: BS0375 Ordered 100’ roll
Black 3/8” PET braided sleeving P/N: BS0375 Ordered 100’ roll
Heat Shrink
http://www.buyheatshrink.com/heatshrinktubing/3-1-heavy-wall-polyolefin.htm#B
.4 Red 3:1 heavy wall adhesive lined heatshrink Amt needed: 4’ piece
.4 Black 3:1 heavy wall adhesive lined heatshrink Amt needed: 4’ piece
Tools Needed
Heat gun
Lug/terminal crimper
http://www.harborfreight.com/hydraulic-wire-crimping-tool-66150.html
Lighter/torch/hot knife to cut braided sleeving
1. Mounted both batteries and Columbia Overland dual battery tray.
2. Mounted dual battery solenoid and ran controller cable.
Ran controller cable under dash and into center console
3. Spliced engine harness cable that runs to primary battery using 2AWG butt splice then covered with heat shrink for protection.
The bludge is where I cut and spliced the engine to pos terminal.
4. Mounted aux fuse block plate to fender nutserts with M8-1.25 and supported end with 1/4 x 20 all thread through the fender.
Inside fender well where all thread comes through.
5. Mounted aux fuse block and circuit breaker
6. Made connections using crimper and heat shrink then covered with braided sleeving.
7. Finished product