11/9/2023 0 Comments Dual battery setup with isolator![]() Watt Need = hrs of usage per day x amps per hr drawn by the device x voltsĬheck out Part 2 of our Camping Power Series for a more detailed explanation of how to calculate your camping power needs, to help estimate the type of dual battery setup you’ll need (it includes a free downloadable camping power needs calculator). ![]() Then you will need to determine the power consumption (watt usage) of each of those devices from a day-to-day perspective based on your usage - BEFORE you can make an informed choice on a camping power supply or a dual battery system that’s right for you - especially if you’re planning to camp off-grid for any length of time.Ī watt meter* - which is a device that measures power usage/draw - is very handy for determining the power consumption of your devices, OR you can look at the device’s power supply label and use the below formula to get a fairly decent idea: Next you’ll want to narrow down all the electrical devices you may need to power while camping or traveling using a dual battery system.įor us that list looked fairly simple at first glance:Ĭharging Mobile Devices (2 cell phones, and a laptop) A professional should always be consulted when dealing with any electrical system***Īssess Your Needs For a Dual Battery Setupįirst, if you’re completely new to electrical systems, start by checking out Part 1 of our Camping Power Series for a straight-forward explanation of basic electrical terms and principles. The information provided in this post is bore solely from our personal experience and opinion. ***DISCLAIMER: We are NOT professional electricians. In this post we’re going to walk you through our dual battery system decision process, the camping power supply options available, and how you can integrate a solar generator into your dual battery setup to meet your camping power needs. Especially with our plans of working remotely while off grid. The VSR took some thought (and even some "refining" on the bench grinder), as did the Projecta distribution terminal which sat flush against the bonnet when closed originally (required some more MacGyver-ing but got there in the end).When we decided to turn the truck into an overland adventure vehicle, one of the most challenging elements we had to consider was a reliable way to meet our power needs while camping. I will say this though, between the advice here and on New Triton, sorting out the setup was relatively easy, with planning (and revising said plans) taking up the bulk of the time. I am still too much of a novice to know where my preference lies at this point (I need more time learning by doing I think!). Unfortunately, time just got away from me, so an up front install it is for the time being. I was originally going to install the d/battery system in the tray, secured in a set of drawers, alongside the air compressor etc. I was tossing up between this and the REDARC Isolator, but in the end having the manual override was the decider for me. With respect to a dual battery management system, I went with a "Kickass" 12 Volt 140 Amp Dual Sensing VSR from Australian Direct. I ordered the tray on Ebay from Off Road Down Under: I am only new to the 4WD world and am more experienced with tying fishing knots than anything mechanical, but the install was straight forward and only took about 10mins, with a few hoses needing to be re-jigged to make sure everything sat flush. I recently installed a dual battery system in my 2015 MN GLX-R.
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