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Pictures of second battery in LHD Discovery 4 HSE
Here a my pictures after installing the second battery.
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6th Nov 2011 6:41 pm
Morgis
Member Since: 18 Feb 2012
Location: Kristiansand
Posts: 274
what battery dimensions can be used on the D3/D4's secondary batterybox?
I might get a "cripplechair" gel-battery from my work if it can be used
11th Apr 2012 4:07 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
guys, do you think there would be enough room for the National Lunar split charge system in the second batt box as well, or did you fit the split charge solenoid elsewhere. the NL system is about the size of the alarm sounder !!!
I still havnt decided whether to Put the battery in the engine bay or the boot. preference is for the engine bay as there is less wiring/hassle as long as the NL system will fit..Duncan
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You could probably squeeze it in with a little more giggling around of the components and putting the alarm sounder outside like I did.
16th Apr 2012 5:19 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
fancy popping over an giving me hand installing it when the D4 arrives
it should be easier if I can work off yours as a template Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
16th Apr 2012 5:36 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
Morgis wrote:
what battery dimensions can be used on the D3/D4's secondary batterybox?
I might get a "cripplechair" gel-battery from my work if it can be used
what "Ah" are those. if they are the ones i am thinking about the D3/4 alternator would casue them to explode !!Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
16th Apr 2012 5:38 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72787
fancy popping over an giving me hand installing it when the D4 arrives
it should be easier if I can work off yours as a template
Funnily enough I was about to suggest that or at least that the next time we meet up having a good look at mine. You about this coming weekend? We may be going to Makro's by Cribbs on one of the days - will give you a call if we do.
16th Apr 2012 6:24 pm
chopcat
Member Since: 08 Apr 2013
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 478
wiggs wrote:
My tow bar certainly won't fit in there ... Even without a battery
Wiggs.
Having had Geoff round working his fbh magic I am in for a traxide system.
Where did you run your cables down to your battery?
I am having to run rear wards to connect to the camping trailer so a rear placement seems logical.
Ccmay the odds be ever in your favor
11th May 2013 7:08 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Through grommet behind steering wheel
Down under sill covers ( inside car ) then under carpet in front of row 3 seats ... Across to passenger sideG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
11th May 2013 9:15 am
GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4645
What size relay would people recomend for a second battery install. I have seen this and have one fitted to my van DURITE 12V 140A SPLIT CHARGE INTELLIGENT RELAY.
I am not worried about voltage read out's and fancy bit's just something that can do the job. The second battery will be running all the 12v sockets, blackvue and winch.
I have been looking at the T-MAX system which seems to come as a complete kit but as I have all the cable and lugs I think just the relay would do for me.
Thanks
Glynne
11th May 2013 9:49 am
chopcat
Member Since: 08 Apr 2013
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 478
Wiggs
did you just run the +ve to the rear and ground the second batt locally?
I'm going for the Traxide as prime concern to me is upping the power whilst the beast sleeps, so i can run the timed heat without the low batt issues.
Glynne
I have used a Durite split charge on the boat with good results if you dont want the sleeping power thing that Traxide says it does.
CCmay the odds be ever in your favor
11th May 2013 2:37 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Yes just ran the +VE ( 25mm )G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
11th May 2013 2:43 pm
amazing
Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
Location: chengdu
Posts: 1542
whats this box
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ok so looking to add a second batt.
checked out many a thread and look like I am going traxide.
seen a howto on flickr(german dude)
but... no one seems to have this xtra box at the front of the tray..
err picture posted above
have seen the longer flat one (on the left inside plastic cover)relocated to the side of brake res..what about this other fella?
oh and where did you earth to ?
thanksIt is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
20th Jun 2013 9:25 am
kenny
Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: South West Aus
Posts: 79
The box in the middle looks like the glow plug controller from memory, I had that box too.
In the other larger case is the transmission ECU, both of these boxes can be relocated inside the given space but you need to get rid of the big case around the transmission ECU.
There should also be a small horn but I cant see it in your pics, anyways I located mine outside the box on extended wires. It may be different on the Left hand drive models though.
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