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Offline kenny p

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« on: March 04, 2010, 07:52:28 PM »
 hi all read a thread on here about thumper battiers would like to have a go at making something similiar using off the shelf battery agm 105amp has anyone got any specs to follow   of what they made thanking u ken
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2010, 08:34:29 PM »
buy yourself the 105amp battery, then install it into a battery box like a marine battery box or if you have a dig around ebay you'll see a few different ones. Job done.
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2010, 08:36:16 PM »
i don't think anyone could have said it easier.. nice ben.!

definitely use an agm though, they will take angles, being layed down and can be in the cabin inside a car with you, so good times are had by all.

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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2010, 09:24:40 PM »
thanking u
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« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2010, 09:52:58 PM »
I've got one of these: http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page170a.html mated to a 120a/h AGM. Sits in the Paj and is charged via anderson lead. The best thing is that the AGM is isolated from the vehicle's cranking battery and all this contained within the pack ;D Too easy really!
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2010, 06:32:20 AM »
also have a squiz at the ark powerpack - weve had one for a while and they are excellent
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Re: power pack
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2010, 10:49:00 AM »
Sorry to hijack this thread,

Benduro, how much is that sidewinder power pack?  I looked up the site but couldn't find any prices.

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Re: power pack
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2010, 11:04:06 AM »
Quote from: graylyn on March 13, 2010, 10:49:00 AM
Sorry to hijack this thread,

Benduro, how much is that sidewinder power pack?  I looked up the site but couldn't find any prices.

Graham

Link states "click on image for price  ... etc"  takes you to here, ... http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page133.html  price in red  ...

I have purchased from Sidewinder several times and have found them prompt, reliable and good quality.

N.B.  May also need mounting tray and bracket, so another $75 (unless they are priced separately?)  So, approx. $500 to mount box in vehicle, plus cost of battery.
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Re: power pack
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2010, 11:24:16 AM »
Part of the reason for the cost is that it is fitted with a dual battery isolator.  If you already have one of these fitted  for charging the CT battery (e.g. Sidewinder / Traxide / Red Arc) you don't need a second.

Why not make up your own box, e.g. using a plastic fishing tackle box?  Fit the connectors YOU need for YOUR accessories and a fuse / circuit breaker, and 'job done' for a fraction of the cost.  ;D
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« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2010, 11:31:41 AM »
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Battery-Power-Box-Portable-Fridge-Power-for-camping_W0QQitemZ290411891312QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item439de5ca70

same bloke (sidewinder) but just the battery box
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« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2010, 12:55:09 PM »
Well spotted Ben.   :D
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« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2010, 01:28:14 PM »
Thanks Ben, that's the one I am after.
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« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2011, 07:09:47 PM »
After having my two 66aH batteries loose in the back of the car for the past three trips I thought it was time to do someting about it.  All housed in a ply box now with high density foam from a floor mat under and around them now.  It will pretty much stay as is but with another Anderson added so there is a power in and power out Anderson as we only use it to power the engel in the car (all other accessories run of the dual battery system under the bonnet)  or we connect it to the existing camper batery bank to add additional life. Yet to decide what to do about a lid, I am leaning towards a hinged checkerplate one at the moment.  The rear wall of the box is short 15mm to allow ventilation.  All glued and screwed with 65mm stainless screws into a 19mm base to make sure the ar$e won't be falling out of it.

Charging will be via solar, car or 240volt depending on where we are at and what we are doing.  And yes it is heavy.

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