dual batteries

[smurfcivic]

I just lmao at the batteries in the tool box. Sorry no fun intended. Lol

 

[Cablguy184]

Thats the way there installed in bucket trucks (I can go out there and take a picture of my Comcast Bucket truck setup if you like), and most commercial trucks ...
out of the way to get messed up by the elements ... I wouldn't suggest laying them in the bed of the truck without no protection ...

 

[smurfcivic]

Geuss I over looked that part. Didn't mean to offend u. If i did sorry. It just made me laugh. I keep checking this thread cause I'm in the process of doing a dual battery setup under my bed. I'm going with gel batteries so they can be turned whichever way I need them.

 

[Cablguy184]

Thats what I have in my bed ... 3 Alfa gel cells ... And I want to put them under the truck too, just not sure where on the passenger side ...

 

[astewart1995]

what if i got a dual battery tray (or even put in the tool box) and just recharged it at night or before i go on a trail?

 

[Cablguy184]

you alternator should have no trouble charging the additional batteries ... I would get a stronger alternator than stock, just to be on the safe side ...

 

[Kmac69]

I know my Diesel has the positives of both batteries directly connected to each other and each has its own seperate ground. I cant see why you cant wire it like that? Of course you would need a drivers side battery tray from a Diesel truck to make that idea work as well lol

I have the same setup

 

[Hezsus]

I've got 2 batteries in the stock diesel locations wired up pos to pos and neg to neg, (i got dual post batteries) and added a disconnect to the second battery and leave it disconnected most of the time, If i use it i connect it again (its just a thing you turn to connect/disconnect) to let it charge back up to full. it works quite well in the drive in and if i need to boost our diesel trucks.. or if i leave my aux backup lights on..

 

[94Sierra4x4]

Is there a place to directly bolt in a second tray on the drivers side from a diesel donor? Or is drilling req'd to mount it properly?

 

[454ss]

should bolt right in i would think. i ordered my 97 k3500 454 with the auxillary battery setup.