P1000 Dual battery setup

[500]

I am sure this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I would like advice on installing a secondary battery in the OEM spot. Apologies for asking what I'm sure has been asked, but I would prefer pointed, concise direction rather than digging through build threads as I am sure some do it differently than others. I would like to know the proper way to connect them, and also if this over works the alternator/stator keeping (2) charged, or does it lessen the burden due to the parasitic draw being less spread over (2) batteries. Is there a specific spec required on the battery so it doesn't effect the OEM components? As you can tell, dual batteries is not my forté. If there is a specific build thread that has great detail in answering my questions, please share the thread link.
Thanks !

 

[Admin]

 

[Eltobgi]

This is the set up I use and love it. It completely isolated oem electrical from accessories and adds an option to combine batteries temporarily for tough winching.

 

[Eltobgi]

Upgrading Battery Switching and Charge Management with the ADD A BATTERY Dual Circuit System - Blue Sea Systems

Here's a link for more info if you are interested in this set up, but there are a lot on this forum which are just as good.

 

[500]

Upgrading Battery Switching and Charge Management with the ADD A BATTERY Dual Circuit System - Blue Sea Systems

Here's a link for more info if you are interested in this set up, but there are a lot on this forum which are just as good.

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Which wire is best to tie into for "key on" power for running multiple LEDs?

 

[Bubba]

I have the True like this True UTV-SBI-15CM UTV Dual Battery Connect & Monitor Kit | , all cables comes with it, works great.

 

[joeymt33]

I am sure this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I would like advice on installing a secondary battery in the OEM spot. Apologies for asking what I'm sure has been asked, but I would prefer pointed, concise direction rather than digging through build threads as I am sure some do it differently than others. I would like to know the proper way to connect them, and also if this over works the alternator/stator keeping (2) charged, or does it lessen the burden due to the parasitic draw being less spread over (2) batteries. Is there a specific spec required on the battery so it doesn't effect the OEM components? As you can tell, dual batteries is not my forté. If there is a specific build thread that has great detail in answering my questions, please share the thread link.
Thanks !

I'll make you a deal on my setup. I'm going to go to a full size battery under the seat and remove some front weight which will also lower COG.

I'll be removing an Odyssey battery, OEM battery and battery isolator system.

 

[500]

I'll make you a deal on my setup. I'm going to go to a full size battery under the seat and remove some front weight which will also lower COG.

I'll be removing an Odyssey battery, OEM battery and battery isolator system.

Is the Odyssey small like the OEM battery? I am not familiar...

 

[joeymt33]

Is the Odyssey small like the OEM battery? I am not familiar...

It fits in the extra battery compartment under the hood.

 

[500]

It fits in the extra battery compartment under the hood.

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About how much additional weight will I be adding by doing this? Is an Odyssey a heads are battery, or same weight just better?

 

[joeymt33]

In my opinion, Odyssey is a top-of-the-line battery. I think the battery weighs 26 pounds but I'll have to check

 

[500]

In my opinion, Odyssey is a top-of-the-line battery. I think the battery weighs 26 pounds but I'll have to check

Ah, thats nothing for my setup, as I don't have the extra weight of the bumper, larger LEDs, etc. I will however go with a winch at some point, but if I go with the WE fronts the 26 pounds will be factored into the spring rate. What will it include besides the battery and wiring? What will I need to buy in addition to make it workable? Do these systems use the secondary battery or do you have to flip a switch?

 

[Eltobgi]

Which wire is best to tie into for "key on" power for running multiple LEDs?

I hooked mine up without a key on power, and use individual toggles on each accessory. If you are interested in this setup I will post photos of install

 

[joeymt33]

You'll only need my battery and battery isolator. I'll include the battery hold down clamp and all cables.

 

[joeymt33]

Oh, this dual battery system is fully automatic and doesn't need it's own battery or switch.

 

[500]

I hooked mine up without a key on power, and use individual toggles on each accessory. If you are interested in this setup I will post photos of install

I've got my current three LEDs on rocker switch ran directly to battery all on relays and fuses, but my son like flipping switched and I'd prefer to have it powered up with key on to avoid him leaving a light on.

 

[500]

Oh, this dual battery system is fully automatic and doesn't need it's own battery or switch.

Gotya. So it charges both batteries and draws off both to lessen the load per battery, correct?

 

[joeymt33]

That's correct. It will disconnect the primary battery if it's voltage drops to 12.6 I think. That way it stays charged so you won't be stranded.

 

[500]

That's correct. It will disconnect the primary battery if it's voltage drops to 12.6 I think. That way it stays charged so you won't be stranded.

Cool. I'll be out your way picking up another deer mount from Chris McCarver's place downtown, and will get with you on a day we can meet up. One more question, say for instance when using a winch, does it use both batteries or would it automatically switch batteries if the primary dropped during load?

 

[joeymt33]

It will pull from both until the primary battery drops below 12.6. I've seen my voltage gauge drop to 10.5 while winching. My gauge is connected to the aux battery so it was the one that dropped to 10.5 and my starting battery stayed at 12.6. That's probably very important because of all the electronics on these machines, they all pull from the primary battery.

Just give me a day or two heads up before you want to come out. I'm home today and tomorrow but I'll be in North Carolina Monday through Wednesday.

 

[500]

It will pull from both until the primary battery drops below 12.6. I've seen my voltage gauge drop to 10.5 while winching. My gauge is connected to the aux battery so it was the one that dropped to 10.5 and my starting battery stayed at 12.6. That's probably very important because of all the electronics on these machines, they all pull from the primary battery.

Just give me a day or two heads up before you want to come out. I'm home today and tomorrow but I'll be in North Carolina Monday through Wednesday.

It will be a week or two before the mount is ready. I'd say week after next.
What prompted this was reading on the other sites/groups of all the people now saying Honda is getting traction on these issues with clutches being voltage/electrical related. Most guys who have clutch/ "E" issues have all had battery issues from what I've read. Who knows.
I'll let you know end of next week and we'll plan for following week.