#JEEP DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR RELAY INSTALL#

#JEEP DUAL BATTERY ISOLATOR RELAY INSTALL#

The solution is basically to install a DCDC charging setup rather than a standard isolator. This item: MAIKER Dual Battery Isolator 12V 50Amp, Voltage Sensitive Relay VSR Double Battery Automatic Charging Relay Compatible with Trucks, Jeep, UTV, ATV, SUV, Boats 15.99 (2. With the proper research and components you'll be able to enjoy cold beers on the track. So essentially if you install a standard isolator, you get the issue you have mentioned above where as the alternator will not charge you secondary battery - in your care your van battery. Fitting programmable VSr units have solved that issue. The only issues I have read about have been with VSR units that have the cut in threshold too high to be compatible with the WK2 system voltage.

Some pictures in this thread: Ī number of Aussie owners have installed similar setups with different VSR units. The module has been in and out probably 10 times and each time the setup works perfectly, charging and maintaining the accessory battery. I installed the Piranha in the first few days of ownership and it has remained connected for 20 months and 53,000K with no issues. Universal 12V/24V 150 Amp Dual Battery Smart Isolator, Voltage Sensitive Relay Fits for ATV, UTV, Truck, Jeep, SUV Off-Roader Vehicle, High Current Battery Protection Split Charge Relay : Amazon. Like Peter T, i use a DC-DC charger mounted on top of the battery box, and connected with Anderson plugs and 6 B&S cable back to a Piranha DBE 140S battery isolator mounted down beside the main battery. I fabricated a slide in module for the cargo area and when going away the module is slotted in, with the fridge, the 80AH deep cycle battery, table and chairs and lots of other stuff. I use a dual battery system in my 2012 Laredo, to power a 12v fridge and other accessories.

Jeep dual battery isolator relay