Re: was: High Output Alternator now: extra Battery

From: Bobby Nichols (bocd@optonline.net)
Date: Sat Nov 15 2008 - 18:28:57 EST


i have a second optima under the hood on the pass side.....just welded
up a battery shelf....been there for years

bob

Barry Oliver wrote:

>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
>> Best bet - install an accessory battery to handle the electronics and
>> use
>> the highest rating OEM alternator with 1ga or "0"ga straps from the
>> posts to
>> Ground and Alternator power.
>>
>> - Bernd
>
>
>
> Anyone have the link for the guy that installed an extra optima under
> the passenger side bed rail? I have been strongly considering adding
> a second Optima to my truck.
>
> As a secondary question, I currently have a red-top under the hood,
> but was thinking maybe a yellow or blue top for the aux battery
> because I am planning on running an inverter off it so I can camp
> without having to run the truck as often. Any suggestions on yellow
> or blue?
>
>



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