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Re: Dual Batteries
Looks like a perfect fit Phil. What is the purpose of replacing the factory spare wheel cover with plywood? Is it to make-up for the 10mm height difference you now have on the floor or for added strength to transport heavier objects?
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10/Jul/2006, 11:50 pm
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Re: Dual Batteries
Fair enough Phil, so basically you just didn't want to drill the factory cover to have these hinges fitted on it instead, cause it would have done the same job. Makes sense.
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11/Jul/2006, 12:03 am
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Re: Dual Batteries
Hi Phil,
I am pretty impressed with your handy work with the battery set-up and the swinging bike carrier and was wondering if you would be so kind to put a DIY Guide for this for the benefit of all members of this forum?
I'm pretty sure it will come in handy to many members (and visitors) of the forum and will add to our great collection of guides.
There is no rush and you can do this in your free time and I can help you with it if you like.
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11/Jul/2006, 7:44 am
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basshead
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Re: Dual Batteries
Phil, that's an excellent location for the 2nd battery! Very out-of-the-way (and now you have more storage in your old battery drawer, too!).
One comment I feel is important to make - You really should have some sort of protection on the +ve of the 2nd battery. It's no good just relying on the main car fuse to protect the cable as it's at the other end of the car/cable - if that jack becomes dislodged for whatever reason, and cuts through the +ve cable next to it, you're looking at a very possible fire. You could use a circuit breaker and cut a hole in the plastic floor to access the circuit breaker if ever needed. The hole could be above the battery, and closer to the front of the car in the piece of plastic (looks like plenty of room to mount one there).
Also just out of curiosity, what are the physical dimensions of that Orbital battery? I have a spare Odyssey 1000 I might be able to squeeze in there 
Last edited by basshead, 11/Jul/2006, 8:58 pm
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11/Jul/2006, 8:56 pm
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Re: Dual Batteries
For a second, I thought you're referring to the exy replacement there (not what you're going to get) LOL
Landy Owner (Change of brand too). Hmmm Good luck mate
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11/Jul/2006, 11:54 pm
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