Wouldn't the thicker cables and override switch allow for winching from both batteries (assuming the second is a cranker)?
If you needed to....
Wouldn't the thicker cables and override switch allow for winching from both batteries (assuming the second is a cranker)?
If you needed to....
1997 GQ Patrol RX, TB42E. Mods: OME 2" lift, 33" BFG KM2'S, ARB winch bar & reconditioned X9 Superwinch, IPF 900 spotties HID conversion, ARB side steps and scrub bars, Kaymar rear step & spare wheel carrier & jerry holder, Rear 55W LED worklight, Safari Snorkel, 147L LRA tank, Extended diff breathers, dual batteries, GME UHF, Home built drawer and fridge slide, ARB 60L fridge.
This setup is a bit different to the OP's.Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
If you plan on doing long hard winching, depending on your other requirements, then you might be better off paralleling the two batteries.
If it's only a just incase thing then you can use your jumper leads to parallel the two batteries when you connect your winch cable up.
Drewboyaus (7th November 2013)
Yeah, you're right, a bit off the OP. Just thought I'd check as that's how I wired mine......
If you said "are you crazy??" I would have quietly gone and made a few changes! LOL
1997 GQ Patrol RX, TB42E. Mods: OME 2" lift, 33" BFG KM2'S, ARB winch bar & reconditioned X9 Superwinch, IPF 900 spotties HID conversion, ARB side steps and scrub bars, Kaymar rear step & spare wheel carrier & jerry holder, Rear 55W LED worklight, Safari Snorkel, 147L LRA tank, Extended diff breathers, dual batteries, GME UHF, Home built drawer and fridge slide, ARB 60L fridge.
well i run the overide and i think its a great device..
when me n the boys head up the high country we normally have a few too many beers and i get my stereo going in my ute (amp splits & sub) all running off my starter, normally i dont moniter my batterys after a few!
somtimes the mornin after ill go to start the ute and it wont turn over ill simply hit the overide and fuckkin bobs ur uncle!
been doing it for years.. no drama ..
BigRAWesty (7th November 2013)
Would it not be easier to run the stereo off your second battery? What would you do if your second battery went flat overnight via a fridge or whatever you might have running off it?
I run my stereo off the main battery......
But then I've only just changed out the Eurovox tape deck! LMAO
1997 GQ Patrol RX, TB42E. Mods: OME 2" lift, 33" BFG KM2'S, ARB winch bar & reconditioned X9 Superwinch, IPF 900 spotties HID conversion, ARB side steps and scrub bars, Kaymar rear step & spare wheel carrier & jerry holder, Rear 55W LED worklight, Safari Snorkel, 147L LRA tank, Extended diff breathers, dual batteries, GME UHF, Home built drawer and fridge slide, ARB 60L fridge.
The cable I am using is about 23mm2 and rated at 135 amps.
The shop that supplied the Redarc, said they often use the 6 Gauge cable (rated around 80amps), and is what is usually supplied when you buy the full kit.
I decided to use the 4 gauge as it looks the same size as the starter cable on the vehicle. (and I already had about 4 metres of it)
I was even considering running a 4 gauge jumper wire through a separate high amp isolator switch that would by pass the Redarc and the start assist.
I usually carry some jumper leads that are rated at around 150amps. I just had the concerns about the start assist.
Thank you........ another example of an incorrect setup.
Why would you hint to someone else this setup is OK?
You do release that draining a cranking battery that low will reduce the life of the battery?
if i had my stereo wired up to my second battery, id loose my fridge and accesories!?
i think its the best method for what i do..
if i havent had too much stones i normally turn it over every so often!
might have to find room for a 3rd
Sorry for the thread hijack.The cable I am using is about 23mm2 and rated at 135 amps.
The shop that supplied the Redarc, said they often use the 6 Gauge cable (rated around 80amps), and is what is usually supplied when you buy the full kit.
I decided to use the 4 gauge as it looks the same size as the starter cable on the vehicle. (and I already had about 4 metres of it)
I was even considering running a 4 gauge jumper wire through a separate high amp isolator switch that would by pass the Redarc and the start assist.
I usually carry some jumper leads that are rated at around 150amps. I just had the concerns about the start assist.
The setup you have is good. The only thing I would change from Winnie's first post is to remove the fuses altogether, if you are planing on starting via the isolator.
Just make sure the battery cable runs behind the engine and is covered in conduit.
Cheers Rodney
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