MrCWineMan
SILVER Star
So here's the deal, I've been reading for like three days straight about varied dual battery set ups on 200's, and other cars, on Mud, expedition portal, anywhere really, and like I used to say in the coaching world, I'm suffering from paralysis by analysis. So here is my particular set of issues to resolve.
1. I need this the be in the rig (2016 200) pretty promptly, as I need to power a fridge 24 hours a day on a trip leaving a week from Tuesday morning.
2. I can't have Slee do it because they are booking a month out right now
3. I really don't think I need a display on battery condition, and if I do I would love it to be in the back in the drawer set up.
4. I don't want to spend a gargantuan amount on this.
Options I've considered:
1.Going with the Add-A-Batt from Blue Sea, install does not look all that complicated, hardest part is buying a hydraulic crimper that I may never use again.
2. Buying the slee IBS system when I'm up in Golden Monday and making the install happen myself. Couple of questions here- is there enough cable for the monitor to make it into the drawers? How difficult is running wires in a 200 v. The old 60 series?
3. Since it's just a fridge, what about a portable power pack from people like Goal Zero?
4. If I do run a dual set up (which is likely) should I run 4 gauge back to the drawers and put in a fuse box there, or just run accessories cable back from the engine compartment and keep the aux fuse box in the engine bay?
Am I missing any details here that should be taken into account?
1. I need this the be in the rig (2016 200) pretty promptly, as I need to power a fridge 24 hours a day on a trip leaving a week from Tuesday morning.
2. I can't have Slee do it because they are booking a month out right now
3. I really don't think I need a display on battery condition, and if I do I would love it to be in the back in the drawer set up.
4. I don't want to spend a gargantuan amount on this.
Options I've considered:
1.Going with the Add-A-Batt from Blue Sea, install does not look all that complicated, hardest part is buying a hydraulic crimper that I may never use again.
2. Buying the slee IBS system when I'm up in Golden Monday and making the install happen myself. Couple of questions here- is there enough cable for the monitor to make it into the drawers? How difficult is running wires in a 200 v. The old 60 series?
3. Since it's just a fridge, what about a portable power pack from people like Goal Zero?
4. If I do run a dual set up (which is likely) should I run 4 gauge back to the drawers and put in a fuse box there, or just run accessories cable back from the engine compartment and keep the aux fuse box in the engine bay?
Am I missing any details here that should be taken into account?