Split charge system

[Steven]

Hi everyone,

Its me again, the one who don't know anything about electrics...  :oops:  :lol:

Split charage system for our 300 Disco. Can we get kits or can it be done our selfs, if so how? Thanks in advance, Steve.

[thermidorthelobster]

You need to buy one really, unless you're a pretty competent electrician.  Lots of people seem to sell them;  have a flick through LRO, or google around.  I found this thread which might be of interest.

I presume you're thinking of the fridge?  It's a nice solution to the problem, but it will probably work out quite expensive.

[Steven]

You need to buy one really, unless you're a pretty competent electrician.  Lots of people seem to sell them;  have a flick through LRO, or google around.  I found this thread which might be of interest.

I presume you're thinking of the fridge?  It's a nice solution to the problem, but it will probably work out quite expensive.

Hi,

No not the fridge, we've scrapped that idea now. Its just for all the lights, roof lights, the hellas, also we're getting twin rear work lamps very soon. Also for anything else we may get.  :)

[L90OOK]

Personally if you are not running a winch, fridge or large ICE I'd fit a larger alternator (90-120amp) & have done with it.  
Fitting a second battery wont help in the long run as you are still taking out a large current & then trying to top up two batteries with the same alternator.  Net result is you'll have two dead batteries!
As the roof lights & working lights are on a small percentage of your driving time it seems an awful big expense & hassle fitting twin batteries when a larger alternator should do everything you require

[Steven]

Personally if you are not running a winch, fridge or large ICE I'd fit a larger alternator (90-120amp) & have done with it.  
Fitting a second battery wont help in the long run as you are still taking out a large current & then trying to top up two batteries with the same alternator.  Net result is you'll have two dead batteries!
As the roof lights & working lights are on a small percentage of your driving time it seems an awful big expense & hassle fitting twin batteries when a larger alternator should do everything you require

 
Hi,

Ok then, sounds about right then, an uprated alternator. Thanks for the info. BTW, do you recomend any websites selling them?

[L90OOK]

Try giving Devon 4x4 a call...very helpful & if they can't help they will know someone who can.  :D

www.devon4x4.com

[cardiff_gareth]

If you did change your mind on the split charge:

http://paidia4x4.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_71&products_id=39&osCsid=174d0a298ff08d6f15b3229f7234bc3b