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jeeperic
Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 2014 Location: Alberta, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Topic: 2nd Battery Install Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 12:12pm |
Oh? It's the one that came with the Pod. Would you suggest two new ones, then come spring?
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That button at the top of the remote?
That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
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Budward
Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 1:19pm |
Yes they should be matched if you are going to parallel them.
But- in past times when I often literally couldn't afford two NEW batteries to match I'd have two of any vintage and capacity....run one until low then switch to the other one. That works fine, and is just a minor annoyance in the middle of the night when the switch is always needed. I forget which number Murphy's Law that is
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 1:35pm |
Although one of the biggest advantages of running two in parallel (or series if they are 6 volt) is you actually get more total amps out from the 2 than you do by running 1 and then switching to the other.
So for two 110 amp batteries, where you can get 55 amps each (50% SOC) if you run them seperately, you get 110 amps total. Run them together and you'll get around 125 amps before hitting 50% SOC.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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jeeperic
Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 2014 Location: Alberta, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 1:35pm |
Yep - sounds about right... Murphy can be a sneaky bugger!
For a winter project I'll be building a storage box for the front which will house the batteries and perhaps a compartment for a water filtration system as seen elsewhere on this forum. Who knows, maybe even put the propane tank in there somehow!! |
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That button at the top of the remote?
That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
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Budward
Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 2:18pm |
Just be sure you have vents in the bottom to drain off any propane leak that might happen.
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 4:37pm |
Hi jeeperic,
I couldn't be happier with my battery install. Remember that 6 v. CG batteries are taller than 12v. and won't fit in a standard battery case. Following someone else lead here (sorry, I forgot who to give credit to), I simply cut a couple of 12v. boxes and extended them with some plastic and gorilla tape. Cheap, easy and has held up well. You can see the batteries and install by clicking the link in my sig below. fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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jeeperic
Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 2014 Location: Alberta, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 4:47pm |
Again, good advice.
I just did some measuring, and there might be room for a second propane bottle. With the added tongue weight, though, I won't be towing with the Jeep anymore. My wife might actually let me drive her new pickup. I like the clean look of this: -I'll need a pigtail with changeover lever -bidirectional regulator -another length of hose as an afterthought...try this scenario: six days camping, two adults = two hot showers daily, supper everyday on the stove, furnace on at night, and regular dish washing in the sink with hot water, etc, etc. Do I really need two tanks?? |
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That button at the top of the remote?
That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
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jeeperic
Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 2014 Location: Alberta, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 4:50pm |
Fred:
I'm going to print off all those mods you've done! Absolutely inspiring. |
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That button at the top of the remote?
That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 5:01pm |
Thanks jeeperic.
I would give some thought to that dual propane install unless you plan on doing a lot of extended camping without possibility of refill or backup. One 20# tank goes a long way. Further than you might think even with furnace, fridge and stove. A couple of things I didn't yet add to the mod-pics which we never leave home without is my Weber Q and a 1 gallon propane tank for the Q and/or in case we happen to run out of the one 20# on a cold night.
Have fun! fred |
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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jeeperic
Groupie Joined: 27 Aug 2014 Location: Alberta, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 48 |
Posted: 17 Sep 2014 at 5:26pm |
I think you're right. I'll hold off on the second tank for now, heck, we've only had the Pod out once! That'll free up space in the box for other things...
By the way, do you have the stain color handy for your trim? It matches perfectly? |
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That button at the top of the remote?
That's the power button..press it. Turn it all off. Go outside! '14 RPod 171 '09 Jeep Wrangler JK (mine) '14 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (hers) |
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