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elkguide
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Hey guys, been reading thes posts for a while. I just got a 2016 Pioneer 1000-3. Only accessory I have is a 12in light bar on the front. I bought a soundbar to have some music when I ride. I’m not going to be be winching or mudding and stuff. Only really ride around hunting property and stuff like that. Do I need a dual battery to run both? Not gonna have either on without the machine running for more than 30 min I’d say at most
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For that a dual battery isnt necessary. I ran alot of stuff on the single battery for a long time. But it is a good idea to carry a jump box of some sort.
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The more you add the more it’s needed.. just keep that in mind moving forward!
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I just finished adding 2nd battery with True isolator to keep the winch load from dragging down the primary system voltage.
I think it all depends on what you intend to do with your sxs. If you are just worried about a dead battery then a jump pack could be a solid option with multiple other uses. Lights, radio and light continuous or heavy brief winching with the engine running shouldn't cause problems.
If you always ride with others then walking out is less of a concern. With the addition of the 1000-5 I will likely be 5-10 miles from base camp with 2-4 people in 1 sxs rather than 2-3 atvs. This makes me 100% dependent on the sxs to get everyone back to camp.
If you expect to be able to use the winch aggressively I think a 2nd battery with isolation is the best solution. I don't want to get into the primary electrical system if I end up driving and winching my sxs out of a ditch in a blizzard with an elk loaded on it. I want the ECM and transmission to get the voltage needed.
I think the larger battery under the seat is a good option if the sxs is used for work. I think having an inverter connected to a battery under the seat to charge cordless batteries or run 120v tools would be handy. I have a portable generator that meets these needs for me so I just went with the smaller 2nd battery under the hood.
I think it all depends on what you intend to do with your sxs. If you are just worried about a dead battery then a jump pack could be a solid option with multiple other uses. Lights, radio and light continuous or heavy brief winching with the engine running shouldn't cause problems.
If you always ride with others then walking out is less of a concern. With the addition of the 1000-5 I will likely be 5-10 miles from base camp with 2-4 people in 1 sxs rather than 2-3 atvs. This makes me 100% dependent on the sxs to get everyone back to camp.
If you expect to be able to use the winch aggressively I think a 2nd battery with isolation is the best solution. I don't want to get into the primary electrical system if I end up driving and winching my sxs out of a ditch in a blizzard with an elk loaded on it. I want the ECM and transmission to get the voltage needed.
I think the larger battery under the seat is a good option if the sxs is used for work. I think having an inverter connected to a battery under the seat to charge cordless batteries or run 120v tools would be handy. I have a portable generator that meets these needs for me so I just went with the smaller 2nd battery under the hood.
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X2 on the lithium jump pack I don’t have many accessories other than the winch.I just put the lithium pack under the hood .Great peace of mind in the middle of nowhere
