The BJ42 is a 24v truck and from what I can gather the PO tried his hand at merging 12v systems. The result is not pretty. I have 2 un matched 12v batteries on which, one battery is supplying 12v to my headlights (not sure how he tapped into the existing harness), winch is a 12v 8274 tapped into the same 12v battery, along with an assortment of aux lights, power seats, radio, and other gizmos all attached to the same battery. On the other 12v battery he has connected a solenoid for the glow plugs (12v)
Now, the bazards do not work, the fan switch only has one working speed, horn is a no go, wipers are very slow. There was a switch (6) panel (12v) installed but could not determine what they were used for. Plus the indicator lights where always on. Glow plug light not working .
I disconnected the batteries and charged them individually.
So now comes the questions....
I was thinking of fitting 2 (12v group 51 batteries) on the driver side I believe the tray is large enough. 1 DC to DC charger ( Redarc BCDC1250 ) can handle from 9 to 35v input and charges a 12v aux battery. The model also accepts dual inputs from solar and source.
So I will have 3 batteries 2 in series and 1 aux for my 12 volt systems
Does this make sense. naturally I will redo a chunk of the harness..
I looked at Redarcs voltage equalizer solution buy at 700 CDN its the same price as the BCDC charger..
Now, the bazards do not work, the fan switch only has one working speed, horn is a no go, wipers are very slow. There was a switch (6) panel (12v) installed but could not determine what they were used for. Plus the indicator lights where always on. Glow plug light not working .
I disconnected the batteries and charged them individually.
So now comes the questions....
I was thinking of fitting 2 (12v group 51 batteries) on the driver side I believe the tray is large enough. 1 DC to DC charger ( Redarc BCDC1250 ) can handle from 9 to 35v input and charges a 12v aux battery. The model also accepts dual inputs from solar and source.
So I will have 3 batteries 2 in series and 1 aux for my 12 volt systems
Does this make sense. naturally I will redo a chunk of the harness..
I looked at Redarcs voltage equalizer solution buy at 700 CDN its the same price as the BCDC charger..