Disco II Dual Battery system

[jbmayfield]

Has anyone had any experience fitting a dual battery system into a Disco II. I was thinking of fitting two Odyssey batteries with a National Luna Split Charger Kit. The Disco I has a place for a second battery but as far as I know the Disco II does not. I would really appreciate knowing the experience of others with this project. Thanks --Jim

[stu454]

The battery tray on the D2 can handle a larger-than-standard Odyssey.

I got this from expeditionexchange.com

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/odyssey/odyssey03%20020_.jpg

PC2150

Reserve Capacity: 200 Minutes
Cold Cranking Amps: 1090
Length: 13"
Width: 7"
Height: 9.5" (to top of terminals with SAE adapters fitted)
Weight: 78 lbs.
male 3/8" stud posts; SAE adapters included

I went with the Sears Platinum which is generic Odyssey and $100 less.

I know it's not 'dual' but it's a viable solution.

[jbmayfield]

Thanks Stu, that is a great battery, and I am planning on using that as the primary battery. Still have no solution on a dual system: its just an engine space problem in the Disco II. Thanks --Jim

[stu454]

The dual trays for a D2 that I have seen for retrofitting are expensive.

I could probably fab a tray but with a baby in the house time is nonexistent.

So when my Optima took a dump I decided to go with the Platinum which offers 4 year replacement.

Since it's Sears I should be good most places if it goes tango uniform.

[jbmayfield]

Stu, can you point me in the right direction for the dual battery retrofit tray that you saw. I really need a dual system because I am going on an expedition where we will be out in the wilderness for several days. Thanks --Jim

[stu454]

http://www.columbiaoverland.com/shop/category/ipf/dual-battery-kit/

Not sure they'll sell just the tray.

And these guys may be out of business

http://www.aedofab.com/

[jbmayfield]

Stu, Thanks so much for the referrals. --Jim

[stu454]

Anytime, JB.

I'm a member of the Southern LR Society (SoLaRoS). Come check us out at http://www.solaros.com We'll be having our Spring Fling in March or April and we'd be happy to have you come out. Details are still up in the air but will be posted on the forum there as soon as they are finalized.

[jbmayfield]

Stu thanks for the invite. It will be hard for me to get to the meetings in Atlanta (I live 2.5 hours away in Augusta) but I will certainly try to get to get to some of your events. Thanks --Jim