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4th November 2016, 04:53 PM
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Travelling Podologist
Good about the temp compensation Darren. They should all have it. Surprised the float voltage isn't given..... & you're right it isn't, I just checked the manual online.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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4th November 2016 04:53 PM
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5th November 2016, 01:26 PM
#22
I am he, fear me
I consider Intervolt the high end of the various manuf supplying this type of gear.
I use their stuff for some remote telemetry stations and they are the ducks guts but also have a lot of features not necessarily needed for a reccy application.
There is only about 100 pages less horseshit on the entire WWW about batteries than there is about wine.
Bottom line is after reliability not a lot else matters IE getting an extra 5% battery life from a Charger spec'd in a lab that you never see in the real world 'cause you forgot to turn off your CB a couple of times and drew down the battery to 40% or whatever is in the "Pffft category" IMHO
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5th November 2016, 01:57 PM
#23
Moderator
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
I consider Intervolt the high end of the various manuf supplying this type of gear.
I use their stuff for some remote telemetry stations and they are the ducks guts but also have a lot of features not necessarily needed for a reccy application.
There is only about 100 pages less horseshit on the entire WWW about batteries than there is about wine.
Bottom line is after reliability not a lot else matters IE getting an extra 5% battery life from a Charger spec'd in a lab that you never see in the real world 'cause you forgot to turn off your CB a couple of times and drew down the battery to 40% or whatever is in the "Pffft category" IMHO
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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23rd April 2019, 11:26 PM
#24
MudRunner as you can see some time has elapsed and would you mind giving an update on your ctek. I'm going down the same road with CTEK D250SA DC/DC 20A Dual Battery System/Solar Controller and 2 yellow tops running 2x 40 lt engels 2x 4amp/hr work lights, and only a TD4.2T as backup generator .
U have 4 choices in life :U can like it; lump it; love it or shove it, take your pick and stick to it !
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24th April 2019, 01:32 PM
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Patrol God
How do you know if your model has a "smart alternator"??
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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24th April 2019, 01:39 PM
#26
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
dads tractor
MudRunner as you can see some time has elapsed and would you mind giving an update on your ctek. I'm going down the same road with CTEK D250SA DC/DC 20A Dual Battery System/Solar Controller and 2 yellow tops running 2x 40 lt engels 2x 4amp/hr work lights, and only a TD4.2T as backup generator .
I've had one in my car for a while now. Unit works great. Charges really well. My battery is directly underneath mine and it works incredibly when my 120W solar panels feed it. It also charges the main battery once the Aux is close to full. Neat simple install.
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24th April 2019, 04:49 PM
#27
Originally Posted by
threedogs
How do you know if your model has a "smart alternator"??
sits up the front of the engine bay maybe Threedogs.
U have 4 choices in life :U can like it; lump it; love it or shove it, take your pick and stick to it !
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24th April 2019, 06:09 PM
#28
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
threedogs
How do you know if your model has a "smart alternator"??
I could be wrong, but with a smart alternator, there is usually some sensor doodah at the battery end, that tells the alternator what to do.
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24th April 2019, 06:26 PM
#29
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
dads tractor
sits up the front of the engine bay maybe Threedogs.
Drongo, lol lol
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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30th April 2019, 11:53 AM
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Hodge I see you dont run a smartpass I thought they ran as a pair what am I missing.
U have 4 choices in life :U can like it; lump it; love it or shove it, take your pick and stick to it !
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