Dual battery set-ups?

utahxj · May 17, 2004

Does anybody have a dual battery set up in their xj? If so, how did you set it up? Does anybody carry dual battery trays for xj's? Thanks in advance for any help.

N-Smooth · May 17, 2004

utahxj said:
Does anybody have a dual battery set up in their xj? If so, how did you set it up? Does anybody carry dual battery trays for xj's? Thanks in advance for any help.

thinking about the same thing today for my cherokee... interested to hear what others have to say

cruiseroutfit · May 17, 2004

Not in an XJ, but in my FJ...

I used the Wrangler NW switching setup... lots more $$$ than a simple "boat" switch, but well worth the money. With it, I can switch from single to dual charge, to dual run right off my dash... So as I am cruising down the trail, I can charge both, and then switch back to one.. if the winch needs some extra juice (it is wired to bat #2) then I can dual them up, likewise if my start battery goes dead (leave lights on, etc)... jump off of them both...

utahxj · May 17, 2004

Thanks Cruiseroutfit! I'll have to look into that. Anyone else?

iceaxe · May 18, 2004

the challenge is finding room to mount two under the hood, some folks who have removed the airbox have found a left hand drive battery tray (export item) for the second battery.

SAMI · May 18, 2004

iceaxe said:
the challenge is finding room to mount two under the hood, some folks who have removed the airbox have found a left hand drive battery tray (export item) for the second battery.

or you could simply make your own

utahxj · May 18, 2004

Is it possible to mount the batteries in two different locations (under the hood)? Are their cables long enough to do something like that?

cruiseroutfit · May 18, 2004

utahxj said:
Is it possible to mount the batteries in two different locations (under the hood)? Are their cables long enough to do something like that?

Yup, and Yup... many OEM applications (Chevy trucks) had the batteries on two different spots.. if you can't find the exact cable, make your own, you can buy the engs and crip them on your own cable... All my cables are HD with crimped/soldered ends, looks super clean and will never fail.

I'll try and take a pic of my setup this afternoon.

iceaxe · May 19, 2004

iceaxe said:
folks who have removed the airbox have found a left hand drive battery tray .

good, nobody noticed my mistake

should have said right hand drive

onetuff76 · May 19, 2004

Pretty much a custom setup, I've heard of a few guys just relocating both batteries to the cargo area.

N-Smooth · May 19, 2004

hmmm... what is necessary to move batteries into the back? i would like to relocate mine to the rear to get some weight back there. everything helps!

so do i have to buy some expensive extended cables or can i make some or have some made? they will have to be pretty long. i wonder how much my battery weighs...

Rusted · May 19, 2004

xj_punk said:
hmmm... what is necessary to move batteries into the back? ...

Here is a kit that summit sells. Gives you an idea http://store.summitracing.com/product.asp?p=2087&searchtype=ecat. you should concider having it inside a protective case as well.

James K · May 19, 2004

iceaxe said:
good, nobody noticed my mistake should have said right hand drive

I noticed I was just being nice

cruiseroutfit · May 19, 2004

Here is my setup

N-Smooth · May 19, 2004

rusted said:
Here is a kit that summit sells. Gives you an idea http://store.summitracing.com/product.asp?p=2087&searchtype=ecat. you should concider having it inside a protective case as well.

hmm... wouldn't 3ft be a little bit short for me to move the battery all the way to the back? and 40 bucks seems steep. perhaps someone else sells battery cable by itself and i could save money by not getting the other crap it comes with.
anyone?

Rusted · May 19, 2004

xj_punk said:
hmm... wouldn't 3ft be a little bit short for me to move the battery all the way to the back? and 40 bucks seems steep. anyone?

It comes with a 16' length for the positive lead to get you from the front of the vehicle to the rear battery. It comes with a second 3' length to go from the battery to a grounding point (like the frame). I have not priced 1-guage wire lately, but I bet that 19' of it will come close to $40. That is not a bad deal, but you may be able to build your own locally for cheaper. That just gives you an idea of what you may need.

SnwMnkys · May 23, 2004

Ive got the same Wrangler products Dual battery setup. Ive got an extra Brand new Solenoid if you are intrested in it. Its sold by Lightning Audio instead of Wrangler Products, but its identical, just has a diferent sticker on it. PM me if you're intrested in it.

Brent · May 24, 2004

xj_punk said:
hmm... wouldn't 3ft be a little bit short for me to move the battery all the way to the back? and 40 bucks seems steep. perhaps someone else sells battery cable by itself and i could save money by not getting the other crap it comes with.
anyone?

S&H Terminal will sell you the stuff, or make them for you, 300 W, and just across the street from six states (1388S)

N-Smooth · May 24, 2004

Brent said:
S&H Terminal will sell you the stuff, or make them for you, 300 W, and just across the street from six states (1388S)

that is right down the street from my work i am going to measure tonight and go get a quote tomorrow

iceaxe · Jun 1, 2004

some more info on the subject from gojeep down under.
portable second battery writeup
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoBatteryDuel.htm

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