Auxiliary Battery?

dkscism · 10-27-2010, 10:49 PM

I will probably do a fuse block. Does anybody know where i can find one of those cigarette lighter/ 12v charger things? i want to but one of these outlets in my dash.

FireJCT · 10-28-2010, 09:09 AM

Radio Shack should have the cig lighter...the battery tender is a great idea too, haven't got one on mine yet, but it will be added. Definitely keep the system seperate from the 36v system.

THUNDERBASES · 10-28-2010, 09:25 AM

I use 2 ea. 12 volt batteries paralleled. The batteries I use are batteries used in a computer UPS. They are mush smaller and are 18 amp hr. batteries. They look like a motorcycle batt. I use velcro to mount them in the area next to the batteries on the driver's side.

rabbitreborn · 10-28-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezgokid

If you can get deep cycle, try, I am just saying it doesn't have to be. With a non-deep cycle, it weighs about 45 pounds less and costs less as well.

non deep cycle batteries are not made to handle the constant deep draw that lights and radios will put on them without a constant source of recharge being sent to them. If you were to put a non deep cycle battery in, you would be replacing it on a regular basis.

scottyb · 10-28-2010, 08:23 PM

Yes, members doing this use up a new battery every year. Why not spend a little more & buy a Reducer?

dkscism · 10-28-2010, 08:47 PM

What does a reducer do?

scottyb · 10-28-2010, 09:00 PM

A DC to DC reducer can draw equally from the whole pack and reduce the voltage down to 12v so you can run your 12v accessories without drawing unevenly on the pack or using an auxiliary battery

10-27-2010, 10:49 PM	#11
dkscism Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 33	Re: Auxiliary Battery? I will probably do a fuse block. Does anybody know where i can find one of those cigarette lighter/ 12v charger things? i want to but one of these outlets in my dash.

10-28-2010, 09:09 AM	#12
FireJCT Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Augusta Ga Posts: 31	Re: Auxiliary Battery? Radio Shack should have the cig lighter...the battery tender is a great idea too, haven't got one on mine yet, but it will be added. Definitely keep the system seperate from the 36v system.

10-28-2010, 09:25 AM	#13
THUNDERBASES Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: B'HAM, Alabama Posts: 137	Re: Auxiliary Battery? I use 2 ea. 12 volt batteries paralleled. The batteries I use are batteries used in a computer UPS. They are mush smaller and are 18 amp hr. batteries. They look like a motorcycle batt. I use velcro to mount them in the area next to the batteries on the driver's side.

10-28-2010, 08:23 PM	#15
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Auxiliary Battery? Yes, members doing this use up a new battery every year. Why not spend a little more & buy a Reducer?

10-28-2010, 08:47 PM	#16
dkscism Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 33	Re: Auxiliary Battery? What does a reducer do?

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10-28-2010, 09:00 PM	#17
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Auxiliary Battery? A DC to DC reducer can draw equally from the whole pack and reduce the voltage down to 12v so you can run your 12v accessories without drawing unevenly on the pack or using an auxiliary battery

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