Fzj80 dual battery question
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KC Cruiser
Adventurer
Yes & yes! I had mine installed in about an hour (not including the washer relocation, etc.) It is a great unit and very complete. Paul May at Equipt is very helpful and carries all you need!
Airmonger
Adventurer
http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2074
I have a IBS Dual Battery monitor in mine. From what I understand the more of the functions are handled in the cab mounted unit as opposed to the engine bay. So you have less of a chance of water and other things ruining the setup. (very technical explanation I know) The guys at sierra could probably explain it in detail if your interested.
I have a IBS Dual Battery monitor in mine. From what I understand the more of the functions are handled in the cab mounted unit as opposed to the engine bay. So you have less of a chance of water and other things ruining the setup. (very technical explanation I know) The guys at sierra could probably explain it in detail if your interested.
atlcruiser
Supporting Sponsor
National Luna is the deal. We used to custom build kits but we switched to national luna about to years ago.
We are dealers and will soon have an EXPO deal. Hit me up if interested.
We are dealers and will soon have an EXPO deal. Hit me up if interested.
coax
Adventurer
Not to rehash some other threads, but I went with a Blue Sea setup. Fairly cost effective for the functionality it provides. http://bluesea.com/category/2/productline/388 One of those benefits is a VERY low power draw while also able to pump 500A through it. Useful for winching, etc. However, its not for the people that like to keep an eye on things with lots of gauges, etc.
The great thing about the 80 is its already set up to accept a passenger side battery tray (with minor modifications/relocations). Good luck!
The great thing about the 80 is its already set up to accept a passenger side battery tray (with minor modifications/relocations). Good luck!
brentbba
Explorer
I've been runing IPOR's set up for several years now. No issues. Just don't kill your 2nd battery running a fridge for a few days in the hot desert and then expect to start your truck with a bad 1st battery! Mine is the automatic cut off and jump start type and I think the 2nd battery had been hiding the weakening 1st battery and the problem didn't rear it's ugly head until I ran the 2nd battery down...if any of this jibberis makes sense.
Tons of discussion, FAQ and debate over on Mud about dual battery systems too. More than you'd ever want to read.
Tons of discussion, FAQ and debate over on Mud about dual battery systems too. More than you'd ever want to read.
Mayne
Explorer
The Blue Sea product is probably great, but I rather go by the paint by numbers approach that some of the other systems have. I'm boarder line electrically stupid, so rather than sourcing parts to go with, a complete package is desirable.
Brentbb, thanks for the info on IPOR's system.
Mayne
Brentbb, thanks for the info on IPOR's system.
Mayne
Wheelingnoob
Adventurer
I went with the Blue sea system and could not be happier. I have the 120A controller in there now and am planing now that I have a winch to step up to the bigger 500A one.