Do you need a dual battery setup? Today I explain why I one and why you may want one.
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@MkIVDave3 жыл бұрын
Excellent prognosis and I’m following your lead! This is totally on me to do list!! Thanks for work and sharing!!!!
@davidbrewer79373 жыл бұрын
In a modern ATV or UTV a separate battery for the engine management & ignition is a really good idea, especially if you run a bunch of external accessories like winches, coolers, floodlight illumination or AC power inverters. In some cases, if your battery keeps dipping when you are dragging it down say when winching a big moose out of a swamp you can crash or damage your vehicle system electronics.
@sferg95823 жыл бұрын
I installed a second battery about a month or so ago in my TALON X4. It was a matter of necessity since I ended up with a dead main battery because of stupidity on my part. I have a 2-way GMRS radio installed and it WAS wired to the main battery. I am a member of a radio club that does a weekly chat on the 2-way's, and after the chat I went inside and forgot to turn off the radio.... 2 days later I went out to discover a dead battery, and it WOULD NOT take a charge! Right after that, I ordered a new battery, and proceeded to getting all the bits for an AUX battery installation. I now have everything that isn't factory original equipment running off the AUX. battery. I also built an electronic timer that will kill all the other things after a preset time and not drain the battery. Works great, glad I did it, no more worries.
@duanegroomes51034 жыл бұрын
Dual batteries are a must for me, I like the filling that I have knowing I can add a few extra led lights and a wrench and radio, without causing problems with my machine.
@pruetthelm44235 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much “Excellent Excellent” I recently purchased a new Textron Stampede with a Hunters package. I did not really want or need all the Bells & Whistles, however, the Dealer offered a deal I could not say “NO TO” It came with a Warn 4,500 lb. winch, a full width hood LED Light bar, and LED lights in the front fender. I had the dealer install a Turn signal kit & License plate light. I then installed (myself) a 72” plow and an electric powered actuator to control the angel of the snow plow from within the Cab. (Extremely Pleased with that feature” The first evening I was out plowing snow using the winch and the roof LED, the battery light came on. I contacted dealership, your video helped me convince the dealership to work with me on installing a second battery with the “Isolator” Again, thank you!
@DirtNDiesel5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help, thanks for stoping by!
@Dtay143 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Thanks for the video! I’ve got a 2020 Kawasaki Teryx 4 EPS 800, and a dual battery setup is definitely on my to do list! You helped explain to me how the isolator works! Thank you!
@DirtNDiesel3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, thanks for watching!
@randybusse12063 жыл бұрын
I plan on it. Looking at oodles of people that installed, to try and fond the best for me. Thanks for yor in put.
@jeffputnam85544 жыл бұрын
don't have one yet but this gave some great info to think about
@michaelpalmisano70102 жыл бұрын
Good video. This is not a matter of opinion …your are speaking facts. I’m a car audio tech, and I do work on side by sides, boats, cars , trucks etc . The fact of the matter is your vehicle comes factory with a battery and it’s factory accessories. The battery your vehicle comes with is only meant to power factory accessories with some room for a few extras that draw low current like a few led lights etc. but not meant for led lights all over plus winches, radios, amplifiers an so on. If your adding an a bunch of extra accessories you absolutely need a second battery.. it wouldn’t be a bad idea to upgrade the factory battery either. It’s very simple to figure out by using ohms law…current, voltage and resistance, do the math.
@shawnwhite95184 жыл бұрын
Great video! I think it was pretty strait forward. I appreciate all of your videos. They are practical and are filled with a lot of useful information. I suppose the only thing I could possibly suggest to add for this one would be a basic drawing or schematic along with a parts list. After watching this, I will definitely add an additional battery and clone your system. I'm kind of surprised that Honda hasn't offered it as an upgrade option at this stage of the game. Thanks for doing what you do!
@jamesirby653 жыл бұрын
Got my pioneer 1000 2021 Ordered me Extreme battery got the true battery kit will be adding some Led lights Great info wheels down
@doctube20205 жыл бұрын
I would like to do this but will prob just pickup a noco gb70 boost to carry with on long trail rides. Can use for truck and UTV 👍
@w8coachАй бұрын
Any chance you could post a wiring diagram and parts list for us newbies
@Vz0970Chandlers3 ай бұрын
Great video,waiting for parts to get here so I can install on my maverick,have one question,inline fuse for second fuse block?
@curtishenshaw55925 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing. Just ordered a kit for my Honda Pioneer.
@kirk1429 Жыл бұрын
Hello, Great Video! About to do a second battery set up myself for my Honda 1000. Question...What size is the second battery? I purchased a Duracell 12 ah, AGM. Also, do you need a battery tie-down kit for the second battery placement? Type and brand you may recommend? Thanks, Kirk
@tspeegle0075 жыл бұрын
If you divide the light wattage vs the input voltage, you will get the maximum amperage. E.g.-300 watt light/12 volts =25amps.
@danemmerich67754 жыл бұрын
I wish I could do it myself and not pay a guy to do it. Great video!
@charliecoleman47305 жыл бұрын
Without the stinger solenoid, I guess everything that’s fed from the aux battery would always be hot? And That’s why the solenoid is triggered by a keyed hot?
@DirtNDiesel5 жыл бұрын
Yes you are correct, I could wire a switch to run the aux stuff with the key off if needed but I prefer it this way. Thanks for watching!
@randyk29043 жыл бұрын
I use a flip switch 100 amp breaker shut off when not using the machine..
@jimmaddydavis68402 жыл бұрын
Can you post a list of the parts for your second battery installation?
@cstam1055 жыл бұрын
Do you think it would make that big of a difference if I used a lithium battery compared to an acid battery?
@patdelaney99572 жыл бұрын
Question, I installed a dual battery setup using your example, my question is how do you have your dual voltage indicator wired. Mine is on all the time ? If I connect to the True Isolator the way you show in the video my indicator is on all the time. Do you have the same issue ? How can I get around this problem ? Thanks
@R_Arizona2 жыл бұрын
Can you put a parts list in?
@MasterRobinHood3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for your winch breaker? what amperage is it? My winch came factory, and so all I did is move it over to the secondary battery.
@evangolden37452 жыл бұрын
Any chance you can provide a parts listing?
@curtiskirk68104 жыл бұрын
I plan to put this setup in my pioneer in the near future. Thanks for all the info! One question tho is your pioneer hot AF in that Arizona heat? Lol I live in indiana and mine gets pretty toasty in the summer
@DirtNDiesel4 жыл бұрын
Mines not bad and does not bother me unless I have the windshield on in the summer. Thanks for watching!
@biggunaddict29313 жыл бұрын
Does the blue light on the isolator stay on when the machine is off?
@EscobanasJobette5 жыл бұрын
This is True Dual Battery Isolator unit. Now with improvement like connecting and monitoring feature see it at www.dfna.info
@leal300035 жыл бұрын
Cool video, what's the Brand and Model of that switch panel? Been looking for it on Amazon, but can't find the one with the dual volt monitor. Thanks
@DirtNDiesel5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by. Here is the link to the panel I used www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073TTNDM6/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For the dual voltage gauge I switch it out for the one that comes in this kit www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WRJI3BU/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@leal300035 жыл бұрын
Thanks DnD
@dustinhalliburton65143 жыл бұрын
With the stinger do you need to use relays for every acc?
@DirtNDiesel3 жыл бұрын
No, I use the second fuse box, except for the light bar, I did use a relay for that as I don't want to put that many amps through the switch. Thanks for watching!
@dustinhalliburton65143 жыл бұрын
@@DirtNDiesel ok thank you
@carlicehouse4 жыл бұрын
Bought that same dash switch. Cant get it to light up with key on. I'll try that fuse tap you recommended farther down. I posi-tapped into the black/white acc. wire like others have done. Must have not made a good connection? Also, where are you running those small wires to off either side of the true isolator?
@DirtNDiesel4 жыл бұрын
The small wires off the isolator go the the voltage meter on the dash to show the main battery and aux battery.
@kenaydelott4 жыл бұрын
Gary, that was a great video, thank you! When your ignition is in off position, is your solenoid also off? I have my sound system wired directly to my stock battery per manufacturers recommendation and is has to be powered up every time I ride. It appears to be draining my battery over about 4 days if I don’t start my machine. Will your set up isolate all of my accessories if they are wired correctly?
@Gsr20112 жыл бұрын
If you never fixed this, wire it to your bussman accessory post and it will fix that problem
@jandelahoussaye9834 Жыл бұрын
Don’t hookup memory wire on radio and it won’t drain your battery
@danbeckstead20205 жыл бұрын
Cool video. Thanks for the info. I have my battery isolator. I’m looking for a battery now. Why does everyone like those odyssey batteries? Do the batteries need to match?
@mikeherber83585 жыл бұрын
odyssey battery are the way to go, I will not use another brand,,, PC 680 is what I use
@jesushc134 жыл бұрын
What are the pro's and con's on simply installing a larger battery than my current one, instead of a dual battery setup? thanks brother
@DirtNDiesel4 жыл бұрын
The pro is only one battery, and many people have done it by installing it under the drivers seat, the con is any issues you may have that are "power" related you will not be able to isolate without disconnecting each accessory. I installed the second battery because the trans is very voltage sensitive. With the second battery it cost more, but anything I add does not put a load on the factory battery, and if I have an issue the dealer could not say anything.
@jesushc134 жыл бұрын
@@DirtNDiesel amazing, super helpful. Thank you
@steverodgers70444 жыл бұрын
Based on Your recommendation, I bought the odyssey PC 680 to use as the second battery. It doesn’t appear to fit in the battery well molded into the engine bay. Was yours just a really tight fit or did they change the battery?
@DirtNDiesel4 жыл бұрын
Mine was a tight fit, I ended changing it to a smaller one.
@Qwuirk1005 жыл бұрын
Can you show us where you wired from the ignition source please? Thanks.
@DirtNDiesel5 жыл бұрын
I used a fuse tap from the "ACC" port on the fuse box, one similar to this. www.amazon.com/Mini-Fuse-Circuit-Adapter-Terminals/dp/B00AK0TGRS Any auto parts store should have them. I then just zip tied down the lid as it will not clip on due to the tap.
@ellobo13263 жыл бұрын
I plan on buying a 2021 P1000 and like the idea of a second battery. I’ll have to pay someone to install. All I know about electricity is you can’t see it and it will knock the shit out of you.
@DirtNDiesel3 жыл бұрын
LOL but 12v is not that bad. Check out the Hondasxs.com forum and there may be someone in your area can can help you and make it look cleaner than mine. Thanks for watching!
@704arturo4 жыл бұрын
Hi , is the true am is the best isolator? I noticed theres the NVX XSBI80, and quad boss isolator? Which one you recommend? Thank you in advance
@DirtNDiesel4 жыл бұрын
I went with the true isolator because it was the best price and most complete kit available at the time. I have had zero issues, unfortunately I am no familiar with the other brands.
@704arturo4 жыл бұрын
@@DirtNDiesel thank you for the quick reply and info on your video.
@jeanlouislelievre26632 жыл бұрын
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@thatrain324 жыл бұрын
Do i need the stinger for a dual battery set up?
@DirtNDiesel4 жыл бұрын
No some don't, I did. A stinger is just an 80 amp relay that turns on my second fuse box when the key is on.
@icetiger28875 жыл бұрын
Did you use a relay with the kit or did you use just a stinger??
@DirtNDiesel5 жыл бұрын
I used the Stinger as the relay for the fuse bock.
@mikeorr89944 жыл бұрын
Link for the voltage meter?
@DirtNDiesel4 жыл бұрын
Here is the link for the kit that I used in the video. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WRJI3BU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Here is what I am using now that I have changed out the switch panel. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072QZPKLG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I like this one better as it fits into a switch mount, thanks for watching!
@seanericsutton184 жыл бұрын
I just use 2 batteries No isolation. I monitor the voltage during operation. Havent had any issues but now I'm noticing that there is a problem while in operation my power steering and my sound amp fail . Voltage during operation shot upwards around 18 v. There is an intermittent with the regulator I'm assuming at this point. The reason that I do not use isolation is due to the fact that I need the winch to have both batteries for max amps needed to pull . 1 battery just isnt enough. Do you think a car battery would work better or any other opinions ...I'm all ears. About to replace the voltage regulator
@DirtNDiesel4 жыл бұрын
I have heard of people putting a full size battery under the driver seat and running bigger wires to it for the acc. There is lots of room under there if you don't have the OEM storage, and you could buy a generic battery mount from Jegs (or a similar place) for the mount.
@sirsmotealot79153 жыл бұрын
Going to install a 12v car battery under my seat. This will be isolated and used only for LEDs and auxiliary cigarette lighter/USB charge port(s). Will add a solar trickle charger or recharge via battery charger when in the garage. No need to risk potential electrical gremlins by running colour changing whips or other aesthetic gizmos.
@minnesotaoutdoorsnorth5 жыл бұрын
also most people do realize that they can do damage by over and under utilizing the volts and amps, you just think they don't maybe your friends do not know that? you make it seem like everyone does not know? maybe a few percent does not know...that is a very small sample size from your stats my friend...
@minnesotaoutdoorsnorth5 жыл бұрын
those others who have all the lights are perfectly functional... you however I see cannot absorb that...they are going 65 mph and need to see beyond your normal headlights...it is not you because you do not perform that type of driving... wake up man and get with the program... you do not see to be the brightest bulb out there if you think otherwise???