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8/20/2009
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Just finished my dual battery install on our Toyota HZJ80 Landcruiser. I went with the National Luna Split-Charge Kit to isolate the auxillary battery from the starting battery. Kit was a bit expensive but it does include everything you need except for the battery, tray and the 12-volt sockets.

Will post some pics and do a write up soon.


Bob
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Do you run a lot of additional electronics?
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sunburn wrote:
Do you run a lot of additional electronics?


We have an Engel fridge (MT-45) that we bring on our camping trips.
It is pretty low draw but if we camp in one place for a few days it is nice to know you can run it without killing the starting battery.


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Bob;
Did your second battery fit under in the engine compartment, or did you put it in the back somewhere?

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Hi Tom,
It is in the engine bay on the opposite side of the starting battery.
I purchased a second battery tray from Specter Off Road and it bolts right in since on the right hand drive models the starting battery is on the passenger side of the truck.
On years 91-92 of the 80 Series it fits right in.
On the newer 80s (93-97 you have to relocate the windshield washer model.


Not my Land Cruiser but same layout except mine is a diesel smile




Here is my 80. You can see both batteries in the YouTube vid

Here is a good thread on ih8Mud that talks about dual battery systems,
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/104630-faq-addition-dual-battery-set-ups.html
Bob

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Bob;
Did your second battery fit under in the engine compartment, or did you put it in the back somewhere?

Tom

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