Member Since: 11 Mar 2012
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Power Cable & Dual Battery
Hi Guys,
So I am about to undertake a dual battery installation as a DIY and want to run a cable to the back for the fridge and a few additional Hella plugs.
Does anyone have a recommended path where I would run the cable from the secondary battery to the back? The cable is about 8mm thick.
I will be posting a step by step guideline with photos for anyone who may be interested Disco 4 SDV6 HSE with Compomotives, BFG 265/65R18s, BigCountry drawer system, Melvill & Moon covers, NL 52L fridge, FR Spare Wheel Carrier, FR Roof Rack, Tenco RTT, FR 50" LED Bar, dual spots, Lift Rods, Mantec Snorkel, C-TEK Dual batt system, 270 Ostrichwing, Maxtrax, Icom ID-5100, Icom ID-51 as secondary, IIDtool BT
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25th Aug 2014 11:58 am
dubbs
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Sounds good - a few here have done this and converted a rear panel to have power sockets of all sorts including using an inverter to supply 240v.
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25th Aug 2014 12:10 pm
Jetlag
Member Since: 11 Mar 2012
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I am in 2 minds about an inverter - I feel it add more fire hazzard to the vehicle. Would rather use my 300w lighter pluggable type and remove it when not needed.
Personal preference i suppose...Disco 4 SDV6 HSE with Compomotives, BFG 265/65R18s, BigCountry drawer system, Melvill & Moon covers, NL 52L fridge, FR Spare Wheel Carrier, FR Roof Rack, Tenco RTT, FR 50" LED Bar, dual spots, Lift Rods, Mantec Snorkel, C-TEK Dual batt system, 270 Ostrichwing, Maxtrax, Icom ID-5100, Icom ID-51 as secondary, IIDtool BT
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25th Aug 2014 12:22 pm
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Remove rubber grommet in bulkhead and cut. So you can get wire through and then replace.
Comes in under steering wheel take across to door down kick panel. Lift plastic covers on top of sills wire will rest in there easy both front and rear door. Then up side of rear seats into rear panel area. Pull through from access hatch. Very easyD4 Landmark MY16 Santorini Black THE LAST
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25th Aug 2014 11:09 pm
Jetlag
Member Since: 11 Mar 2012
Location: Johannesburg
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Awesome, thanks so much. I definitely think that is the route I will follow.
I am hesitant to do it along the chassis rails in the event that they need to remove the body from the chassis. I think that could complicate the entire processDisco 4 SDV6 HSE with Compomotives, BFG 265/65R18s, BigCountry drawer system, Melvill & Moon covers, NL 52L fridge, FR Spare Wheel Carrier, FR Roof Rack, Tenco RTT, FR 50" LED Bar, dual spots, Lift Rods, Mantec Snorkel, C-TEK Dual batt system, 270 Ostrichwing, Maxtrax, Icom ID-5100, Icom ID-51 as secondary, IIDtool BT
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Where is the Ctek located? in the back of the vehicle?
Did you have to relocate/modify anything to make the 2nd battery fit in the engine bay?
How did you run cables to the back?
Thanks
14th Oct 2015 9:18 am
Jetlag
Member Since: 11 Mar 2012
Location: Johannesburg
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No worries, will answer where I can. If you want photos of the CTEK I can take some the weekend.
Where is the Ctek located? in the back of the vehicle?
The CTEK is located in the "battery box" on the left which has all the ABS brake hoses. There is sufficient space for it there.
Did you have to relocate/modify anything to make the 2nd battery fit in the engine bay?
No Modifications at all. FrontRunner sells a bracket that fits right there.
How did you run cables to the back?
The cables seem to have been run inside the vehicle through the firewall along the left side under the skirting.Disco 4 SDV6 HSE with Compomotives, BFG 265/65R18s, BigCountry drawer system, Melvill & Moon covers, NL 52L fridge, FR Spare Wheel Carrier, FR Roof Rack, Tenco RTT, FR 50" LED Bar, dual spots, Lift Rods, Mantec Snorkel, C-TEK Dual batt system, 270 Ostrichwing, Maxtrax, Icom ID-5100, Icom ID-51 as secondary, IIDtool BT
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Aren't you worried about the Ctek and temperatures in the engine bay?
14th Oct 2015 9:25 am
Jetlag
Member Since: 11 Mar 2012
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The CTEK has a Temperature sensor which monitors the engine bay temperature and cuts it if it gets too hot. So protected on that front.
Haven't had any issues to date and Ive taken the car into Botswana, Namibia, Moz. Driven through deep rivers etc.Disco 4 SDV6 HSE with Compomotives, BFG 265/65R18s, BigCountry drawer system, Melvill & Moon covers, NL 52L fridge, FR Spare Wheel Carrier, FR Roof Rack, Tenco RTT, FR 50" LED Bar, dual spots, Lift Rods, Mantec Snorkel, C-TEK Dual batt system, 270 Ostrichwing, Maxtrax, Icom ID-5100, Icom ID-51 as secondary, IIDtool BT
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Shot, would really appreciate some photos of the Ctek in the engine bay to show the auto-elec
14th Oct 2015 9:30 am
Jetlag
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Naks wrote:
Shot, would really appreciate some photos of the Ctek in the engine bay to show the auto-elec Thumbs Up
Sure thing bud
Will take some photos this weekend when Im home again. Work away from home during the weekDisco 4 SDV6 HSE with Compomotives, BFG 265/65R18s, BigCountry drawer system, Melvill & Moon covers, NL 52L fridge, FR Spare Wheel Carrier, FR Roof Rack, Tenco RTT, FR 50" LED Bar, dual spots, Lift Rods, Mantec Snorkel, C-TEK Dual batt system, 270 Ostrichwing, Maxtrax, Icom ID-5100, Icom ID-51 as secondary, IIDtool BT
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14th Oct 2015 9:35 am
markthegad
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Naks I went for a NL dual battery system (specific for the D4) with a trailer plug and two hella plugs in the rear. Its a fraction of the price of the CTEK and works just as well. (Ctek is R4k+ NL is R750)
Was fitted by Tino of G4 Accessories who do the fitting of accessories for Landrover.
No offence to anyone but I really dont understand why anyone would want to spend that on a Ctek which some instals have stopped fitting due to reliability issues of it being in the engine compartment, for very little extra benefit.
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