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Wouldn't mind seeing the battery install myself...with the winch/plow, led bar/cubes, fan, and 12V adapter wondering if the battery has enough juice.
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@RobSparre has a YouTube video installing one on his 1000. It’s a pretty awesome video. Walks you through every step.
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The 500 is a different beast and doesn't really need the isolator like a P1k. You can still do it that way but it's not really necessary. The P1's clutch is a bit sensitive to power level, the P5 not so much. I wired a second battery in parallel 4 yrs ago and haven't had any problems. Just gives you a bigger bank of power. Put mine under the drivers seat btw. Space under the hood is precious when adding other accessories. FWIW
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Are you needing higher running amps or backup starting if the primary dies? Under drivers seat sounds good for a lower center of gravity. I just carry a jump pack as a winch, power steering and radio are my only loads.
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Are any of you running an automotive style fused relay box? And if you are, where did you mount it? I'm considering it for mine just to keep everything on its own circuit with a relay.
I will know more when my p52 come in about how and where I will be mounting everything. But, I'm thinking:
-Blue Sea mini add-a-battery (switch mounted between driver's leg)
-2nd (maybe deep cycle battery) either under the hood or under the driver's seat. Underhood will also house power steering and inferno heater, so I'm not sure yet if I'll have room.
-Trickle charging port mounted somewhere (dash?).
-Main power switch energizing all other accessory switches (so there is a guaranteed no parasitic drain on batteries).
-Probably a 10-bank fused relay box to route everything through.
-custom made wiring harness
Circuits needed:
Winch
Power steering
Dump Bed actuator
Forward facing lights
side lights
rear/reverse lights
remote control spot light
hazard light
stereo/control panel
Inferno heater
USB charging ports
rear accessory power (sprayer/spreader)
electric fan override
Electric windshield wipers
That's the tentative plan. We'll see how it pans out when I get eyes-on. Yeesh, that seems like a lot when I write it all out.
I will know more when my p52 come in about how and where I will be mounting everything. But, I'm thinking:
-Blue Sea mini add-a-battery (switch mounted between driver's leg)
-2nd (maybe deep cycle battery) either under the hood or under the driver's seat. Underhood will also house power steering and inferno heater, so I'm not sure yet if I'll have room.
-Trickle charging port mounted somewhere (dash?).
-Main power switch energizing all other accessory switches (so there is a guaranteed no parasitic drain on batteries).
-Probably a 10-bank fused relay box to route everything through.
-custom made wiring harness
Circuits needed:
Winch
Power steering
Dump Bed actuator
Forward facing lights
side lights
rear/reverse lights
remote control spot light
hazard light
stereo/control panel
Inferno heater
USB charging ports
rear accessory power (sprayer/spreader)
electric fan override
Electric windshield wipers
That's the tentative plan. We'll see how it pans out when I get eyes-on. Yeesh, that seems like a lot when I write it all out.
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Mudder
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Have a 300 amp Switched waterproof breaker near the battery for high amp accessories off a 6 ga wire running to the hood area. Many amp rating options. Comes in handy to de energize the circuit by pushing the red button. ~$35
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Yeah that's my switch too. I have two circuit breakers wired in, one for accessories and one dedicated to the winch. I don't have a fuse block but a Blue Sea power block instead. Most, if not all, accessories come with an inline fuse and the lights came with relays.
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The Green Goat
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I will definitely be adding one of those to the winch circuit.
I will also be adding some variation of this.
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So being new to all this,
If I only plan to have a winch and lightbar, is a second battery needed?
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No but that's all any of us ever planned to have, lol.
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Light bar and Winch don’t require an extra battery (MO). However if you are considering a snow plough or other auxiliary lights or equipment extra battery is nice for sure. I installed one under the hood (using Blue Sea mini add a battery kit) and if I were to do it again I’d go with under seat and a larger battery like an Optima yellow top. Currently running an AGM style in a 50 cal ammo tin under the hood and it works awesome, although takes up under hood space. I like the extra capacity and separate battery for my needs as I often ride by myself in remote regions with no cell coverage (do have a Garmin inReach mini connected to my IPhone). Also snow plough a fair amount and a second battery is a must if at night.
