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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: YT on January 17, 2014, 12:38:39 PM

Title: Twin batteries.
Post by: YT on January 17, 2014, 12:38:39 PM

Now I've got a winch, I've been thinking of fitting a,second battery and split charger.
Problem is, where to fit the 2nd battery in a Cherokee as there's no room under the bonnet.
That leaves the rear.
Has anyone done this, and what sized cables did ya run etc. ?

Title: Re: Twin batteries.
Post by: bigjeepzj on January 17, 2014, 03:19:58 PM

done that and used 35mm
but 50mm would be better
Got both in the boot

Title: Re: Twin batteries.
Post by: warp on January 17, 2014, 04:09:02 PM

I fitted a winch battery in the rear of the cherokee. I used flexible welding cable got it from Eland Cables

http://www.eland.co.uk/electricalcable/rubberflexiblecable/cable34/h01n2-d-welding-cable-to-bs638.html (http://www.eland.co.uk/electricalcable/rubberflexiblecable/cable34/h01n2-d-welding-cable-to-bs638.html)

Title: Re: Twin batteries.
Post by: dtooth on January 17, 2014, 04:21:35 PM

I've run a single battery for years in competition and leisure never needed a second battery , as yours is for recovery not completion maybe a battery upgrade would be better .

Title: Re: Twin batteries.
Post by: Nosebolt on January 17, 2014, 04:25:00 PM

Quote from: dtooth on January 17, 2014, 04:21:35 PM

I've run a single battery for years in competition and leisure never needed a second battery , as yours is for recovery not completion maybe a battery upgrade would be better .

:iagree:

Title: Re: Twin batteries.
Post by: YT on January 17, 2014, 04:35:24 PM

That would be a lot cheaper, the battery that's in is only 2years old, still could be a better option.
Maybe upgrade the alternator at some point ?

Title: Re: Twin batteries.
Post by: YT on January 17, 2014, 05:07:35 PM

A mate's using one of these, those numbers big enough ?

http://www.tayna.co.uk/Enduroline-CXV-X-1000-Amp-P9008.html

Title: Re: Twin batteries.
Post by: bigjeepzj on January 17, 2014, 08:47:31 PM

that should do you
don't listen to the optima fans with money to throw a way