LX470 Dual Battery System & Shower (4 Viewers)

[sleeoffroad]

I thought some might like this. Dual Battery system installed in LX470. Two Stinger batteries (same spec as Optima Red Top) in stick location with some custom wiring. Dual marine switch and 100 amp solenoid. System similar to the ones we use on the 80 series, however the trigger for the solenoid is different. Still working on a little better solutions on that.

2nd picture is the shower heat exhanger. Two hoses run to the front. The pump and shower stuff is installed in a little toolbox that can be moved between cars. It uses the hear from the coolant to heat the water. Water is pumped from a water source using s Sureflow 12v pump through the exhanger to the shower head.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Who makes the heat exhanger? Is it available?

Phil

 

[sleeoffroad]

Heat Exchanger is from African Outback. There is a local company R&M showers that also make them. Twine and Glind are from Australia.

We will be stocking the African Outback ones in the future. This was a test unit.

Photo attached is of a 2nd battery installed in a UZJ100

 

[Landpimp]

those Stingers look more like an Odyssey 1200MJT's than an Optima.

so there are 3 batts........or just 2......I am confused?

slick set up for sure.

 

[sleeoffroad]

Stinger is the same as Odessy, just the brand we get from our supplier. When I compared to Optima I was referring to the electrical specs not the size. Smaller and thus allows us to run 2 in the same spot as one main battery.

The 2nd picture is a different install on a UZJ100

 

[Landpimp]

OK, got it. But the specs of the Odyssey(1200MJT) are not really the same as an Optima(standardf red top), the Optima has a higher reserve than the Odyssey. 110min vrs 79 min, CCA are alos higher on the Op, but the Od has alot more for a short burst however, there are LOTS of postives to the Odysseys, like fiting them in odd aplications, no limits to charging, liftspan ect.

I really like my 1200MJT's and they worked perfect for my app, which is 2 1200's in a stock(slightly modified) tray in my 82 fj40.

In my 100 if I ever replace the batt it will prolly get a single 1700 or maybe 2 1200's like you did, that a great set up you have there!

Stinger is the same as Odessy, just the brand we get from our supplier. When I compared to Optima I was referring to the electrical specs not the size. Smaller and thus allows us to run 2 in the same spot as one main battery.

The 2nd picture is a different install on a UZJ100

 

[uzj100]

Did someone say odessey? Here is the 1700 in my 100.

http://www.pbase.com/image/25417084

uzj100

 

[sleeoffroad]

OK, got it. But the specs of the Odyssey(1200MJT) are not really the same as an Optima(standardf red top), the Optima has a higher reserve than the Odyssey. 110min vrs 79 min, CCA are alos higher on the Op, but the Od has alot more for a short burst however, there are LOTS of postives to the Odysseys, like fiting them in odd aplications, no limits to charging, liftspan ect.

True, but close enough for what it is doing. The convenience of same spot for 2 batteries won this time. Also, I am only running a 9500lb winch and not a 12k.

 

[Landpimp]

Oh no I understand 110% I stared at my 40 for months trying to figure out the best way to go, the small size and good specs of the Odyessey made it a no brainer for me, dual batts in stock tray......can't beat that

True, but close enough for what it is doing. The convenience of same spot for 2 batteries won this time. Also, I am only running a 9500lb winch and not a 12k.

 

[eric griffin]

i want to get a dual battery set up installed in my 99 lx as soon as possible. could anyone recommend the best kit, parts, and/ or method to get accomplish this ?

thanks

 

[SmoothOp526]

i want to get a dual battery set up installed in my 99 lx as soon as possible. could anyone recommend the best kit, parts, and/ or method to get accomplish this ?

thanks

Me too...

 

[DarkPharf]

What Shurflow pump are you using? I am interested in flow rates and pressure.

 

[hoser]

i want to get a dual battery set up installed in my 99 lx as soon as possible. could anyone recommend the best kit, parts, and/ or method to get accomplish this ?

thanks

Me too...

Well, there isn't much room in the LX engine compartment due to the AHC pump. If you are wiling to install a battery in the trunk area... I'd probably go with the Redarc BCDC1225 DC-DC charger and a LiFePO4 battery mounted next to it.

 

[menancyandsam]

check this thread out LX470 Family Adventure Rig - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lx470-family-adventure-rig.736159/#post-8530408 Starts at post #12
He moved his PS reservoir to the front and added a 2nd battery.

 

[hoser]

Good point. Additionally, LiFePO4 and the Redarc DC-DC converters don't really like heat... so you'll have to make considerations.

 

[REDARCRyan]

Good point. Additionally, LiFePO4 and the Redarc DC-DC converters don't really like heat... so you'll have to make considerations.

The best area to install the BCDC is behind the grill in front of the radiator if possible, in this case it would be perfect and not too far from that AUX battery. The overall goal, is proper gauge wire, and proper chassis grounds. Then make sure its as close as possible to the AUX battery to insure minimal voltage drop.

 

[REDARCRyan]

We also make mounting brackets for the BCDC line, universal and limited vehicle specific.

DC Charger Mounting Brackets

REDARC offer a range of mounting brackets for our BCDC chargers. Buy today.

redarcelectronics.com

 

[Joe422]

We also make mounting
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We also make mounting brackets for the BCDC line, universal and limited vehicle specific.

DC Charger Mounting Brackets

REDARC offer a range of mounting brackets for our BCDC chargers. Buy today.

redarcelectronics.com

Hi Ryan, im interested in the Redarc for my dual battery setup, (group 31 and 25... about 300 minute reserve total)
wondering if a 25a or 40a DcDc charger is appropriate.

also, is there a way, utilizing RedArc products to have the aux battery help “jump“ start the main battery in the event my main gets too weak to crank start? Not sure if I’m missing anything here, but I’d like to have my Aux batt help crank the motor (if possible) just in case the main starter batt fails to do so?

 

[Joe422]

Never mind the Jump Start part... I guess the trick is to use SBI12 with the BCDC units..

has anyone gone this route as well? (With Jump Start Function)

 

[REDARCRyan]

Never mind the Jump Start part... I guess the trick is to use SBI12 with the BCDC units..

has anyone gone this route as well? (With Jump Start Function)

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Hey Joe!

Yes, wiring the SBI with a BCDC and Momentary button will do the trick!

As for 25/40a outputs, really depends on your usage and alternator output. What is your Alt output? What batteries are you using?