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any one running one? if so explain and show pix please. thanks in advance.
Shouldn't this be in mod tech?
I agree. I wouldn't have gotten my setup if I wasn't running a fridge for extended camping trips. After killing my battery overnight in my driveway testing, I knew I wouldn't want that to happen far from town! :rof:Unless you run a big stereo and use it with the engine off, or if you like to travel by yourself in the back country, there's really no need for dual batteries. Nothing wrong with it, if you just want them, but no need for them.
I think you should be able to run a 12v blanket and a better deep cycle/starting battery just fine without the need for a dual battery. Just a thought...well how about this, ill just explain why i would like to have a DB set up:
Sometimes when i camp in the dessert, i sleep in the back of my XJ. and sometimes it gets so damn cold, i was thinking about running a small electric heater, rather than keep the jeep on.
Also, it always nice having spare power.
im sure that possible, but i like knowing i have isolated power just in case, rather than going on the fact that it "IS" a possibly for the single battery to die. kinda like a burglar in your house, i know one shot should be good, but believe at least 2 are fallowing that first one :gonnablowI think you should be able to run a 12v blanket and a better deep cycle/starting battery just fine without the need for a dual battery. Just a thought...
You could also look into isolators. I think there may be an option that disconnects the battery from your car once it reaches a certain voltage. It allows you to run everything from the main battery without fear of running it dead.
You could also look into isolators. I think there may be an option that disconnects the battery from your car once it reaches a certain voltage. It allows you to run everything from the main battery without fear of running it dead.
Yes, that is pretty simple and easy. Isolate it. It just takes up space. You have to purchase a $200 battery, plug the wires and knob...it's a lot to power a $20 blanket.
Stuff exists: I did a quick google search and found these which are similar to what I was talking about...not perfect though:
http://www.noflatbatteries.com/carscampersagriculture.htm
http://www.powerwerx.com/fuse-holders-fuses/automatic-power-off-switch.html
my sole purpose is not only for a heat blanket, but stereo, lights what ever it may be. there are hundreds of things that can be done that makes it nicer to not have the vehicle running, see what i am saying? and like i said, for me, its more food for thought, just knowing i have the extra battery. always sucks having to get a jump.
im sure that possible, but i like knowing i have isolated power just in case, rather than going on the fact that it "IS" a possibly for the single battery to die. kinda like a burglar in your house, i know one shot should be good, but believe at least 2 are fallowing that first one :gonnablow