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[nomadsz]

Just my 10p worth.... if you're going to put a battery inside the car, it needs to be a sealed type, preferably gel battery or fitted in a proper sealed and vented box.

thanks mike i had thought of that, had a go at my boss last summer when he asked me to recharge our leisure batteries for the light display in my hotel room!!!!

[nomadsz]

make sure you are not losing the extra power in the big battery by extending the leads 

Big FO cables needed, I'm going 70mm2 for mid mounted batteries to the front of an XJ

thanks guys where do you get 70mm cable??

[nomadsz]

How about running 2 batteries on a split charger, with the boot one just for the camping stuff?

was looking but you can get systems running from £35 to £170

Considering what he's said he wants to do with he additional battery, split charge is the ONLY way to go. At least it'll ensure he'll be starting the thing after a weekend in the boonies.If done properly,it'll work fine. He doesn't appear to be a winch monkey, so I can't see where the problem lies.

so which system gives the best bang for your buck i am not ruling anything out at present.

[wildwood]

basic cheaper systems are fine for camping

The more expensive are for a heavier draw......

Tis what I was told

[bigjeepzj]

I would put the main battery in the boot feed by 35mm and use a split charge to charge a second battery
you can get 35mm from
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PVC-Hi-Flex-COPPER-BATTERY-CABLE-35mm-red-/121030014762?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2df3772a

I run a Bosch 100 amp in the boot just make sure you rear air vents are OK.
the main output of a charging battery is hydrogen. so just feed the vent tube up the rear vent and you will be fine

and for a split charge
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAMPER-VAN-SPLIT-CHARGE-RELAY-KIT-30-AMP-12V-/161011912468?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Touring_Travel&hash=item257d0ecf14

simples

[normalbloke]

Step away from the Scotchlock....

[isle of man]

Step away from the Scotchlock....

Indeed, HATE the things.

[JamesH]

My local truck spares place does 50mm2 that I use on my winch, I thought maybe it wouild be wise to go bigger for the long run bit maybe 50 or even 35 will be ok. Anyway, HGV electrical people seem to stock it. O

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[bigjeepzj]

Step away from the Scotchlock....

Indeed, HATE the things.

Step away from the Scotchlock....

Indeed, HATE the things.

quite correct