Topic: Battery Isolator/Combiner 3 battery system (Read 1054 times)

Texaninmass · « **on:** October 17, 2008, 11:09:59 AM »

I am ordering this Battery Isolator/Combiner today:

http://www.hellroaring.com/bic75150.php

It has the ability to be used as a three battery system. The second battery is going to go where the Jack and power steering reservoir is. I salvaged the connecting cables out of a 7.3 IDI diesel to connect the battery. There like inch think and have the terminals pre-connected with additional connectors for auxiliary already built in.

I am going to mount the third battery in the back and though I have not completely decided on this yet, I think I am going to remove the jumper seat under the bazooka I just installed and locate it there in its spot. I would also like to mount the tire inflation bottle there but, I am not sure if there is any danger in having a battery near a bottle like that. the cable for connection to the back are from the welding store.

I already have 2 red tops that are brand new that I will be using and I think the only other thing I need to invest in is the battery boxes.

I will post the pics as soon as I have it completed, which should be by next weekend.

Tex

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2008, 04:29:24 PM »

u still doing the pumps inside the vehicle?

Daniel · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2008, 06:31:58 PM »

You're actually worried about safety? Since when...

Texaninmass · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2008, 09:39:27 PM »

So not feeling the love Daniel!
I did realize one thing from this...you have to wheel with a guy to really understand his point of view. Maybe someday my friend.

Ben: They are already installed but I have not done the exhaust pathways yet. Maybe this weekend.

junkyddog11 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2008, 07:35:07 AM »

Red tops will not last long being used like that. They are a starting battery and do not respond well to being used where a deep cycle would be more appropriate. I think there are probably a dozen or more in the junk trailer at the shop from those that have tried.

Also make sure you have covers for all those lights that are above the bumper height. NH is not over the top with enforcement yet but VT, CONN and MA will pull you over for not having them covered when on the road (even in daylight).

Texaninmass · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:09:43 AM »

Hey Matt,
Nice to see you on the site and out from under LR's! I know the red top are not the best but a had 2 of them from another car. I do have some deep cycle from the boat but I was thinking that they weigh considerably more than the reds. So I don't know which way I should go.
Do you think the added weight really doesn't matter? Also I think I know what you mean about having a pile of the red top's, the reason I have those two is I originally put them in my 7.3 IDI.
I got them from Sears about four years ago and I have replaced them I think about three times (Both) through there warranty program. They where not even being used as deep cycle in that application.

Not really sure how I am going to cover up the lights,I have no covers for any of them. If the idiots pull me over for that then I will just take (eat) the ticket and point out once again how unbelievable stupid NE laws are.
Interestingly enough, I did get pulled over by a State Patrol yesterday (On 495) thought he was going to give me hell about something but, he just wanted to tell me he loved LR's...no kidding.
I also asked him about the legality of the tire on the hood and he said it was no problem. I appreciate the heads up about the lights.......only in N.E.!....Daniels homeland:)

junkyddog11 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:36:48 AM »

Have a roll of duct tape with you. It's a pain in the butt to get it all off the lights after but will keep you from getting towed.

The red tops that Sears sells are even worse than the regular versions....but they do have the warantee thing going for them I guess.

I wouldn't worry about weight too much. I'd rather get out of the trail a few pounds heavier than be light and shit out of luck.

Texaninmass · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2008, 09:08:46 AM »

Okay deep cycle it is! Did you not know that's how the state of Texas was built with Duct tape! I will make sure the roll stays in the car at all times.

Daniel · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2008, 11:23:24 AM »

What a visual... Tumbleweeds made of leftover duct tape! Owww. My poor brain. Mental note: Never, never go to tejas.

FinnDunn · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2008, 12:01:54 AM »

regarding light covers, I just went through inspection last month, and even though it was at a "friendly" location, the subject came up. I had covers so I just put them on, and the guy doing the inspection also said duct tape was acceptable, but it sounded like you could potentially fail inspection too for not having them covered if someone was in a bad mood.

Texaninmass · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2008, 08:54:32 AM »

Hey Finn,
After being aggravated about having to cover up lights and NE laws...etc... I did start thinking it would be fun to go ahead and design some covers for them.
Of course all the lights I bought are white trash lights with no covers, so in staying in character with my cheapness, I think I will design some covers for them...First stop Dollar Tree for bowls the same diameter as the lights...and then I will go from there.

The other issue that I am less concerned about now is that I will be working for EMC in both Dallas and Mass and will be licensing my rig back in Texas. No inspection necessary.

Still think it would be fun to see "Tupperware" across the front of my truck:)

You are right about getting someone who woke up on the wrong side of the bed though..

Tex

FinnDunn · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2008, 09:09:24 AM »

Frisbees would be good too. This opens up a lot of scope for customizing our rigs. Pie plates even. I can see the scene at the traffic stop... no problem officer, I'll just nip into that bakery over there and get one apple pie and one lemon meringue and have these things covered up in a jiffy.

Texaninmass · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2008, 09:13:29 AM »

Mmmmm...pie. Good idea

grobinson · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2008, 09:24:32 AM »

Quote from: junkyddog11;11468

Also make sure you have covers for all those lights that are above the bumper height. NH is not over the top with enforcement yet but VT, CONN and MA will pull you over for not having them covered when on the road (even in daylight).

x2. Some towns in VT will not be affraid to issue tickets for approx a $100 fine a light. Always carry the duct tape, or they probably won't you drive off with a nice little fine.

Check eBay. You might find some KC light covers or something to that extent.

Follow up post:

As far as weight goes, you're driving a truck that's just over a ton. I wouldn't worry so much about all the little things. If it was a bumper, that'd be a different story, and some new springs possibly.

Texaninmass · « **Reply #14 on:** July 01, 2009, 04:26:31 PM »

I think it is always good to post being an idiot as well as the good things you do!

Soooo sitting in my garage for 6 plus months are these big ass cables I took off the F350 Dually Diesel, that I had plans for using with the hellfire (I think is the name) battery distribution unit I bought at least a year ago. But did I install it.....No..... of course not......so I go into this huge mud hole last month.....spark plug wires completely bad...unknown to me and.... uh yea... dead in the water as soon as I hit the front of the hole

So I bring out the Harbor Freight winch and get about 1/2 way across before the winch kills the single battery I have.....who is the stupid Texan???...yes.... if the tree incident did not prove that well... here we go again!! So I have to hook up the blazer and jump her to get the the old girl the hell out of the mud.

I have learned my lesson and will not be doing that or any other mud holes till the spark plugs are changed AND I get the multiple battery system installed.

Tex

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