There was a guy in ?texas? [Don Mallet, maybe? I cannot remember] that
stuck an optima up under the passenger side bed, opposite of the fuel
filler. I cannot find my link, but I am sure he will be along soon
enough...
Bill Pitz wrote:
>
> I've been thinking about a multiple battery setup for a while... figured
> I'd post here first to see if anyone has already thought up a good way
> to do this.
>
> I'd like to add a second battery to my truck -- something more suited
> for deep cycle use. The idea would be to have a power source to use for
> the stereo, light air compressor use (for tire inflation), etc. when
> camping and such.
>
> In a perfect world, I'd like to have the starting battery completely
> disconnected from the vehicle's electrical system when the truck is off
> (a manual switch that I could activate when parked at the campsite would
> be fine, too). Both the deep cycle and the starting battery should be
> able to charge off of the truck's alternator when the engine is running.
>
>
> I know I need a battery isolator to accomplish this -- but what about
> the switch between starting/deep cycle once stopped?
>
> I'm also curious where others who may have done this have put the
> additional battery and the isolator. I'd like to avoid losing any space
> in the bed if possible.
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any ideas...
>
> -Bill
>
>
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