decent write up for dual batteries in a t4

[DVR68U]

thought you guys might like this, found it on my camper info search
http://www.vwbooks.co.uk/new_camper/...ry_battery.htm

cheers brenton

[99gti]

thought you guys might like this, found it on my camper info search
http://www.vwbooks.co.uk/new_camper/...ry_battery.htm

cheers brenton

Next time you go out into the shed, just do a head count for how many projects you have on the go. Lol.

Looks like a tidy conversion, you going to have a crack at it?

[Seano]

Rod's little how to's are always very helpful.

Shame you can't do such a conversion if your T4 has A/C.....like mine. The condensor and much pipework sits in there between battery and engine.

Even so.......I still have a dual battery setup. Although mine needs more work on the wire routing...

[DVR68U]

yeah im going dual batteries , it would be good up the front. but i may put a biger battery in the back of the car and just run the wires etc from there. i have aircon but it might be moveable lol. first i need to buy a battery soln for the charging. i have found a good looking one for around $75 120a. what do you guys run ?
cheers brenton

[Seano]

I use a simple VSR from BEP Automotive which is tucked up on the inner fender beside the cabin air intake

[DVR68U]

yeah ive got a split charger box coming down from ABR $80 posted 120amp should be good enough for now, i think ill just pop the battery in a case in the back for now next rebuild i might pop it under the bonnet.
cheers brenton

[rob64981]

Can you not put your extra battery under the front seat?

Thats where mine was on the reimo converted van.

Rob

[DVR68U]

yeah you could put it under the seat, all my stuff is up the back of the van with the bed right up near the front seats so i can make a bigger area out back with the tail gate up.
cheers brenton

[WEDEL.1]

May be a little better weight distribution in the back too.

Maris

[DVR68U]

well i got my battery isolator in and the 2nd battery hooked up. ill be wiring a extra set of lights and wiring in the radio to run off the aux battery so if i fall asleep i can still drive away in the morning, once i get a power inverter ill be hooking up my fridge aswell. ill get some pics up 2morro or once i get back from my trip.
cheers brenton