When is a 2nd Battery needed?

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nitrod86gt

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Just like the title says guys. I am running a 2019 X. Gonna run the following accessories:

Samsung Galaxy tablet (charging) and small backup camera.
42" 210 watt LED Lightbar
MIC Tuning Rock Light Kit X8 lights.
KFI 4500lbs Winch
Some type of backup lightbar or light pods. Used when needed.

That's pretty much it. No stereo or soundbar yet. No light whips but may add them later.

Think I need the 2nd battery kit? At one point do you guys add yours? When the stereo/speakers come into play? Thanks!
 
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Just like the title says guys. I am running a 2019 X. Gonna run the following accessories:

Samsung Galaxy tablet (charging) and small backup camera.
42" 210 watt LED Lightbar
MIC Tuning Rock Light Kit X8 lights.
KFI 4500lbs Winch
Some type of backup lightbar or light pods. Used when needed.

That's pretty much it. No stereo or soundbar yet. No light whips but may add them later.

Think I need the 2nd battery kit? At one point do you guys add yours? When the stereo/speakers come into play? Thanks!
I have an aux battery because I like to run stereo and 2 way radio when I am parked and key off. This way I don't have to worry about my main battery starting the machine when its time to go. We all know how that little beer break turns into a 3 hr campfire and hotdogs and tunes! Also a light at night can be very handy.
 
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pjones1969

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I installed a 2nd battery with a True AM isolator dedicated to the sound bar and rock lights, figured those would be the things we would most likely have ON when the key was OFF

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DRKnight

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I still have the stock battery only in my 2019 Talon X and have not seen a need for a second battery.
But I do carry a Topvision G26 model jump starter for backup and have had to use it once when I left my VHF radio and Intercomm system on for a week , worked great and only drained it down from 100% to 93% to start the Talon.
I also have used it to charge my Samsung 10" tablet with the Lifetime trail mapping during multi day trail and camping rides along with charging the phone.
I have all the accessories you stated except the Light kit X8.
But I have The S&B particle separator and VHF radio and intercomm system with Bluetooth to my phone to listen to music also.
When running at night and using the light bar, I turn off my head lights to reduce that draw.

Hope this helps....
 
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I added a 2nd battery with my 8500# winch……..

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