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ccfd48 · 07-31-2008, 05:49 PM

Does toyota offer some type of extra battery tray or somewhere to place a second one i am do plowing and i need to have two batterys i have a 2008 toyota tundra db cab with 4.7 towing

Codiac · 07-31-2008, 07:15 PM

I am not aware of anything like that. Might have to have a fab shop make something for you unless you are handy with that type of stuff and could DIY it. If you do find something post that info on the site so others are aware.

Deznutjob · 07-31-2008, 07:36 PM

Great idea, once you've established a location for the second battery you'll need to install an isolator switch. This allows you to isolate the batteries from one another until you need the second battery, then all you need to do is flip a 3 position switch on your dash and the batts are combined. Flip the switch to charge position and you can charge the backup batt of your alternator. Flip it back to isolate and the batts are isolated from each other. I set one of these up on my Yamaha rhino cuz of the offroad lights, the sound system with amps and the winch I'm adding. It works awesome! Easy to install too. Check this link.Hellroaring Battery Isolator/Combiner BIC-75300

jpnca · 07-31-2008, 09:01 PM

Funny I was just thinking of this. I'm (when I get around to it) going to put a 2nd bat in the Wrangler. The one I found stacks 2 Optama batteries. I will see if I can modify it to work in the Tundra.

ramoine · 07-31-2008, 09:32 PM

Battery Box, Tray and Case | Battery Boxes, Trays & Cases - Remy Battery

https://id211.chi.us.securedata.net/...ducts_id=1 50

Now if you can find a place to mount this stuff .

jpnca · 07-31-2008, 09:41 PM

This is what I'm thinking Mean Green TJ Dual Battery Tray and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware

ramoine · 07-31-2008, 10:05 PM

jpnca , that's nice for saving some room . But where is there room under the hood for any extra battery ?
The engine compartment looks kind of crammed , especially if you have a C.A.I .
Any guess ?

Mickey · 07-31-2008, 10:22 PM

I would have to look. I haven't thought of that.

jpnca · 07-31-2008, 10:25 PM

When I get it I'll see if it will fit. I'll also keep an eye out for other types

ramoine · 07-31-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jpnca

When I get it I'll see if it will fit. I'll also keep an eye out for other types

Please post some pics too , it would be a great mod ! Thanks .

AZ Pete · 07-31-2008, 10:43 PM

Before I retired, I drove a 4x4 at work that was set up with a winch. We had two batteries, with a relay that separated them. One battery was dedicated to the winch. The truck kept both charged, but the one dedicated to the winch would not draw the one dedicated to the truck down (which would strand me out in BF Egypt).. A great side benefit to this was that when I occasionally left the radio and scanner turned on during my day's off. I could use the winch battery to jump start the truck (kind of a self rescue), but needed to use jumper cables, between the barreries to do so. The relays are readily available at 4 wheeler shops that deal in winches.

Deznutjob · 07-31-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ Pete

Before I retired, I drove a 4x4 at work that was set up with a winch. We had two batteries, with a relay that separated them. One battery was dedicated to the winch. The truck kept both charged, but the one dedicated to the winch would not draw the one dedicated to the truck down (which would strand me out in BF Egypt).. A great side benefit to this was that when I occasionally left the radio and scanner turned on during my day's off. I could use the winch battery to jump start the truck (kind of a self rescue), but needed to use jumper cables, between the barreries to do so. The relays are readily available at 4 wheeler shops that deal in winches.

An isolator switch is what is used in setups like this, go back and read my post then check the hellroaring link. Sounds like the setup in your old work truck was just that, old. The isolator switch is the way to go.

jpnca · 07-31-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ Pete

Before I retired, I drove a 4x4 at work that was set up with a winch. We had two batteries, with a relay that separated them. One battery was dedicated to the winch. The truck kept both charged, but the one dedicated to the winch would not draw the one dedicated to the truck down (which would strand me out in BF Egypt).. A great side benefit to this was that when I occasionally left the radio and scanner turned on during my day's off. I could use the winch battery to jump start the truck (kind of a self rescue), but needed to use jumper cables, between the barreries to do so. The relays are readily available at 4 wheeler shops that deal in winches.

kinky............. you can jump yourself

jpnca · 07-31-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ Pete

Before I retired, I drove a 4x4 at work that was set up with a winch. We had two batteries, with a relay that separated them. One battery was dedicated to the winch. The truck kept both charged, but the one dedicated to the winch would not draw the one dedicated to the truck down (which would strand me out in BF Egypt).. A great side benefit to this was that when I occasionally left the radio and scanner turned on during my day's off. I could use the winch battery to jump start the truck (kind of a self rescue), but needed to use jumper cables, between the barreries to do so. The relays are readily available at 4 wheeler shops that deal in winches.

With one of these you don't need cables

Perko Battery Switch - 8501DP - BoatersWorld.com

Deznutjob · 08-01-2008, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpnca

With one of these you don't need cables

Perko Battery Switch - 8501DP - BoatersWorld.com

The bummer with this one is where the heck you gonna put it? Where ever you put it you have to route all the battery cabeling through it. The Hellroaring has a remote 3 position remote micro switch with a red and green diode.

07-31-2008, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
ccfd48 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quad Cities Illinois Posts: 10	Extra batterys Does toyota offer some type of extra battery tray or somewhere to place a second one i am do plowing and i need to have two batterys i have a 2008 toyota tundra db cab with 4.7 towing

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Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 1,274	I am not aware of anything like that. Might have to have a fab shop make something for you unless you are handy with that type of stuff and could DIY it. If you do find something post that info on the site so others are aware. __________________ 08 Double Cab SR5 5.7 4x4 TRD Pyrite Mica IBTO Mods: Tinted Windows Hurst Shifter Kobalt Narrow Over Rail Tool Box Under Seat Storage Box Toyota Bed Mat HD Trailer Brake Conroller G-Tek Door Sill Protectors www.IBTOHQ.com International Brotherhood of Tundra Owners Headquarters

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Deznutjob Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.A California Posts: 6,531	Great idea, once you've established a location for the second battery you'll need to install an isolator switch. This allows you to isolate the batteries from one another until you need the second battery, then all you need to do is flip a 3 position switch on your dash and the batts are combined. Flip the switch to charge position and you can charge the backup batt of your alternator. Flip it back to isolate and the batts are isolated from each other. I set one of these up on my Yamaha rhino cuz of the offroad lights, the sound system with amps and the winch I'm adding. It works awesome! Easy to install too. Check this link.Hellroaring Battery Isolator/Combiner BIC-75300 __________________ 07 METALIC SLATE DC 14/11 custom suspension lift www.custommotorsports.com 37" Toyo MT Open Country's 20" (black) KMC XD Monsters N-Fab nerf steps www.n-fab.com N-Fab 4 light bar (4) 9" ProComp H11 quartz halogens Banks Monster Exhaust single www.bankspower,com G-Tek door sill protectors WWW.IBTOHQ.COM

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jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 2,544	Funny I was just thinking of this. I'm (when I get around to it) going to put a 2nd bat in the Wrangler. The one I found stacks 2 Optama batteries. I will see if I can modify it to work in the Tundra. __________________

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ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,912	Battery Box, Tray and Case \| Battery Boxes, Trays & Cases - Remy Battery https://id211.chi.us.securedata.net/...ducts_id=1 50 Now if you can find a place to mount this stuff . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 2,544	This is what I'm thinking Mean Green TJ Dual Battery Tray and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware __________________

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ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,912	jpnca , that's nice for saving some room . But where is there room under the hood for any extra battery ? The engine compartment looks kind of crammed , especially if you have a C.A.I . Any guess ? __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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07-31-2008, 10:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
AZ Pete Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	Before I retired, I drove a 4x4 at work that was set up with a winch. We had two batteries, with a relay that separated them. One battery was dedicated to the winch. The truck kept both charged, but the one dedicated to the winch would not draw the one dedicated to the truck down (which would strand me out in BF Egypt).. A great side benefit to this was that when I occasionally left the radio and scanner turned on during my day's off. I could use the winch battery to jump start the truck (kind of a self rescue), but needed to use jumper cables, between the barreries to do so. The relays are readily available at 4 wheeler shops that deal in winches.

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