r2m
Richard
Okay, this is a talking point for all my friends out here in MUD.
As (most of) you know I have dual Odyssey PC1200 batteries. Since Odyssey batteries are a little smaller, I have two of them stuffed in the factory location as seen in my build thread here: Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build starting at post #53
I also have a 3000 watt inverter in the back of my rig mounted on a Victory MOLLE rear quarter panel (Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build post #89)
So, what I'm thinking is putting one large battery (read: huge amp hours) in place of the dual batteries up front and then mounting a second, even larger (RV or marine) battery up under, in the spare tire cavity.
Here are the talking points:
Reasons to do it?
Reasons not to?
What do you all think??
As (most of) you know I have dual Odyssey PC1200 batteries. Since Odyssey batteries are a little smaller, I have two of them stuffed in the factory location as seen in my build thread here: Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build starting at post #53
I also have a 3000 watt inverter in the back of my rig mounted on a Victory MOLLE rear quarter panel (Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build post #89)
So, what I'm thinking is putting one large battery (read: huge amp hours) in place of the dual batteries up front and then mounting a second, even larger (RV or marine) battery up under, in the spare tire cavity.
Here are the talking points:
- I already have huge 1/0 gauge AWG wire running all the way back for my inverter, so I don't need to add any wiring.
- Odyssey batteries can be mounted on their side, providing easier access to battery posts.
- There should be enough depth to stuff a massive RV or marine battery up there.
- Batteries don't need to be weather shielded.
- I can add a "skid" plate for worst case scenario.
- I don't/try not to get into situations of rock crawling, thus the previous comment being just a precaution.
- I don't have any other plans for anything going up there, especially since California is not friendly to after market fuel tanks.
Reasons to do it?
Reasons not to?
What do you all think??