WA Tour Build
Been a while since last update -
Since then have added:
Dual battery
Turbo timer
Long range tank
100L flexi water tank
Transmission cooler
Diesel pre-filter
Roof rack
Roof top tent
Oil catcher
Slotted rotors
A few other minor things
Mounted BCDC unit in front of radiator as 1),I didn't want loads of wires going thru the fire wall into the cabin and the unit is recommended to be no more than 1meter from the starting battery and 2), didnt want the unit mounted in the engine bay as ambient temps over 55C "de-rate output current" according to redarc. We have already had 40C days here in the Kimberley - not looking forward to the wet season build up
Below is the mounting position. It will get direct airflow thru the grille but will be exposed to the elements so I have completely sealed the unit even though I believe the internal circuits are waterproof. If you mount it this way make sure you have room for the bonnet stay to rest in its horizontal position.
There are 3 main wires:
BLACK - Common Ground
RED - Input positive -requires 40 amp fuse
BROWN - Output battery positive (Auxillary) - requires 40 amp fuse
smaller wires:
BLUE - Source select (for solar connect to GROUND or for for simple Aux 12V battery connect to INPUT POSITIVE)
GREEN - Remote indicator (led for cabin)
ORANGE - Battery type*
Below is the unit with mounted brackets + 2 required 40amp fuses for the 2 positive cables.
*The small orange wires needs to be connected to one of three locations depending on battery type:
For Calcium batteries connect to 12V INPUT POSITIVE (I think this is because calcium batts can take a higher voltage)
For standard lead batteries connect to GROUND
For AGM or GEL do not connect
I have a supercharge allrounder MRV70 auxillary battery which is a hybrid lead/calcium battery - both a starting and deep cycle in one.
http://www.supercharge.com.au/product_detail.php?seq=97http://www.supercharge.com.au/technology.phpCalled SUPERCHARGE. They said connect to ground as this battery seem to work best charged like a wet cell.
Boab 70L sub tank
Davis Craig thermo switched trans cooler
ARB S3 RTT
Installation of Provent Oil Catcher
Got away with only taking off air intake