I have basically the same setup. I'm running a 150 amp Solenoid. Instead of fuses I am running 3 circuit breakers. It's really nice being able to flip them on and off as needed.
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This is how I am doing my dual battery on the cheap...I stole this from someone else's write up, but I confirmed with the guys at ACC and they said this is the way they recommend doing it now, no complicated sensors or displays....K.I.S.S.
I got this 200A solenoid for $43-ish
Amazon.com: PAC PAC-200 200-Amp Relay Battery Isolator: PAC: Car Electronics
And these ANL fuse blocks with 100A fuses (sold in pairs for $14)
Amazon.com: InstallGear 0/2/4 Gauge Ga ANL Fuse Holder + 100 Amp ANL Fuses (2 Pack): Car Electronics
So other than the 4ga wire, you have a kit for about $60. The only "downside" is you still have to wire a winch directly to primary battery to keep it from overloading the solenoid in the second battery loop. But you can wire all the other accessories to the secondary.
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I have the anti gravity, and love it!!!In the solar vs lithium jump starter vs dual battery saga, I've decided to pick up a lithium jump starter for peace of mind. There are a LOT of lithium jump starters on Amazon and most of them get great reviews. One very high on my list was the Noco Genius Boost. Don't get it. It advertises 1000A of power but after some quick research, I discovered the Noco only puts out 70A of power or possibly less in cold weather. The antigravity batteries got excellent reviews except for buyers that received a knockoff version. That says a lot when the Chinese want to copy your product. The Antigravity XP-3 is the bare bones version of the XP-1 and it not as powerful or expensive as the XP-10.
Amazon.com: Antigravity Batteries AG-XP-3 Multi-Function Power Supply and Jump Starter: Automotive
I still need to replace my battery. Dual battery will cost me almost $150 not including the battery so I will be going with a large starting battery for now. Manufacturers recommend deep cycle / marine for expedition vehicles but I found several posts from users with fridges and starting batteries with no ill effects to the battery.
@SeanLX recommended Interstate blem batteries. Interstate has a lot of blems but nothing that was a direct fit for the Land Cruiser. I will be purchasing a battery from Costco for now.
@SeanLX recommended Interstate blem batteries. Interstate has a lot of blems but nothing that was a direct fit for the Land Cruiser. I will be purchasing a battery from Costco for now.
I've heard that if you are going to buy an Anti-Gravity unit, just go directly to their website and pay the premium - too many knock-offs on Amazon.
That's what I heard as well. Mine unit came from AG through Amazon.From what I understand, as long as you order it from Amazon as the seller, you are ok with the warranty - but if you order from any of the other sellers on Amazon they may not honor the warranty due to all the fakes/knock-offs.....
Went to link now they are $38Coleman cots for $16 shipped! Not sure if this is a glitch or not....$40-50 everywhere else. I ordered 3.
Coleman Trailhead II Cot Amazon.com: Coleman Trailhead II Cot: Sports & Outdoors
Edit: this same company is blowing out a ton of Coleman gear....$11 self inflating mats, $10 sleeping bags. $10 coffee maker, $45 kitchen fold out, $26 hammock with frame, $40 plug in cooler, 4 person tent for $12
8 person instant tent for $42....normally $250+.
New edit: lots of prices went back up....but still a lot of great deals. I hope they don't cancel my 3 orders of tents, cots, sleeping bags, etc.