Dual battery, compressor, and inverter installed
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Did you go with any battery management device?
I'm intrigued to see what else lies in that cargo area. Looks like you got a nice custom sheet metal setup!
I'm intrigued to see what else lies in that cargo area. Looks like you got a nice custom sheet metal setup!
Looks really clean!
which battery tray did you use?
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It's just the ARB drawer. Nothing fancy.
Very clean install,
What gauge wire is that run to the power inverter? What do you plan on powering with it? Looks like a very expensive unit, I assume you have a use for it.
What gauge wire is that run to the power inverter? What do you plan on powering with it? Looks like a very expensive unit, I assume you have a use for it.
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This is true. There is really not a good place to put it. You can't have it too far away from the battery. Also,
I grabbed these from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0161NXKB0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The wire that came with the kit was only 10ft long and all black. I had to run the wires outside the cabinet. They were too think to hide. I thought about putting some protection on the positive wire but the coating on them are pretty thick. If you have drawers, the space behind the rear seat seems to work. I really don't know other spots. Maybe if yours is small enough, it will fit behind the quarter panel trim?
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I figure the amount of work/effort to install was the same so I went with the biggest one offered. Daughters are 8 and 10 so I'm planning some camping trips.
r2m
Richard
Can you take a couple of more pic's showing a little more surrounding area? The close up's are great, but I'd like to see the "big" picture also.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Wow nice set up. What do you plan on running with the inverter?
what battery did you use for your main and secondary? how many AH is the secondary battery? Wicked clean setup
GRunner
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I am really curious about y'all who has AC inverter, how often and what you really use it for? A blender for margarita? Reason I am asking is I am on the edge of getting one but I really don't see myself needing it... maybe I am just cheap?
r2m
Richard
I have 3000 watt pure sine inverter in the back of my rig.
Here I explain about it on my build thread: Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build
In short, when we go camping I like to cut a split my own wood. I used to carry a gas chainsaw all the time but hardly used it for other than that, it would leak, smell, had to get oil to mix with the gas since it was a 2 stroke, etc. In short I just got over it.
Still wanted to cut and split wood, so I researched electric chainsaws and purchased the best 18" bar (within reason $) electric. I keep a 100' heavy gauge power cord in the back because I'll never carry wood further than a 100' from my rig.
Now whenever I'm in the woods and need a fire, this chain saw is quiet, INSTANT ON!!! and powerful.
Since you and I BOTH live in CA, it's also handy for those "rolling" blackouts. With 3000 watts, you can easily hook up your refrigerator, TV, microwave and still enjoy the game while everyone else on your block is scrambling for candles!!
