taresk wrote:Looks good, great list of accessories. Is there a reason you left the wheel arch liners intact?
rds_929 wrote:looking good man !! got a fair list to get through can't wait to see it all finished
Merkin wrote:great build so far mate!
will be watching this build closely in the future!
loved the gazebo in the rain setup!!
Dundeemac wrote:Will you be able to install a winch with that type of ARB bullbar?
sammbo80 wrote:Decided on using a CTEK D250S DUAL charger and SMARTPASS combo. I am also using 2 Baintech fused distribution blocks, one 6 way for my essential accessories and one 12 way for all the non essential ones.
sammbo80 wrote:Started working on my dual battery setup and wiring for all my accessories etc.
chevaps wrote:sammbo80 wrote:Decided on using a CTEK D250S DUAL charger and SMARTPASS combo. I am also using 2 Baintech fused distribution blocks, one 6 way for my essential accessories and one 12 way for all the non essential ones.
Over the last week I've gone through a review exercise on what to get for my current Hilux. I have a D250S from my last Hilux, but given the Redarc unit sold by Toyota is the IGN model and general trend for new vehicles to be fuel efficient, i can only assume it has a smart alternator, so resorted to buying a D250SA. I will find a use for the D250S somewhere else.
How are you finding the CTEK D250S Dual and SMARTPASS with charging the batteries? On the new Hilux i'd be monitoring the aux battery voltages to make sure they are getting fully charged by car's alternator. If not, i'd be hooking up a 240V charger to the batteries while at home to top them up. Also, if you do a quick google search you will find CTEK has put an article out on how to use the D250S on a vehicle with a smart alternator, which involves an additional relay and using the solar input.
I also gave careful consideration to the new model SMARTPASS and decided to not go ahead with it because i believe the car's electrical system is not designed for the full 140A capacity of the two units together.. You are using the previous model SMARTPASS with a total capacity of 100A so you might be ok, but I would still be keeping an eye on the main starter battery voltage over time to ensure it doesn't get excessively discharged... While i find the CTEK equipment to be extremely good value for money and have good electrical tech specs, i'm a little dubious about the advertising is for this product. If you read the SMARTPASS data sheet and manual, it specifically states the unit is designed for vehicles with an electrical system that can cope with the continual max load, which I'm not 100% certain the current model Hilux has, hence swaying my decision to not buy it. Having 400A-h of batteries installed is no doubt what would have swayed your decision in instance.
I'm looking forward to hearing how your current system is performing... because it might help me pull the trigger on a SMARTPASS in future
Cheers
Tom
chevaps wrote:sammbo80 wrote:Started working on my dual battery setup and wiring for all my accessories etc.
By the way, i forgot to mention i really admire your setup. The panel is very neat and tidy
I assume you come from an electrical background (tradie or engineer)?
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