Re: 2nd Battery Install (Jim/ Marty)

From: bob (bnich@bellatlantic.net)
Date: Sun Jul 15 2001 - 20:29:02 EDT


Hey Guys,
Thanks for the input.
I'll check out an Isolator tomorrow and I do have access to some welding cable.
Thanks,
Bob

Jim Miller wrote:

> Been there, done that. I mounted the battery in a plastic battery box like
> used in boats just in case of acid spillage and mounted the box in the
> passenger side of the bed right behind the cab. (I had a bed cover so it
> was not seen). Ran #4 copper stereo power cable from the battery under the
> hood and used another piece to ground the aux. battery to the frame under
> the bed. Under the hood I used a 100 amp battery isolator that I bought
> from an auto supply (don't remember the cost, about 50 I think) and followed
> the instructions that came with it. You run the output wire from the
> alternator to the center pose and then connect a #4 wire from 1 end post to
> the factory battery and the other end post to the aux. battery+. Ren my
> stereo amps from the aux. battery and the rest of the truck on the stock
> battery. Never had a problem with that setup.
>
> bob wrote:
>
> > If anyone has done a second battery install.....please drop me a
> > email....I have a few questions. Like where to put it......and should it
> > be / how isolated from the existing battery / charging system or tied
> > in.
> > I'm taking a nap now :o)......I'm beat from the ride back
> > Bob
> >
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