Ford factory dual battery holder
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Ford factory dual battery holder
I have a 2007 F150, 5.4, auto, SCrew.
Does Ford make a dual battery box holder for a dual battery set up that would fit in my 2007 F150? Does Ford make a dual battery set up for its camper package?
What about aftermarket dual battery boxes?
If you have looked inside of a 2007 F150 everything is pretty tight from the factory.
I would like to add a second battery, but can't seem to figure out where to put the second battery. I do not want to relocate several items, just to add a second battery.
Rick
Does Ford make a dual battery box holder for a dual battery set up that would fit in my 2007 F150? Does Ford make a dual battery set up for its camper package?
What about aftermarket dual battery boxes?
If you have looked inside of a 2007 F150 everything is pretty tight from the factory.
I would like to add a second battery, but can't seem to figure out where to put the second battery. I do not want to relocate several items, just to add a second battery.
Rick
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The reason for a second battery is emergency communications and search and rescue.
I have two amateur radio VHF radios, HF radio, GPS, computer, and a few accessories for charging hand held radios, cell phones, etc.
I see how the professional first responders do 'dual batteries' and I have not decided which will fit my operation best yet (isolator, manual, etc.)....so I thought before going to far, I would see if two batteries will fit under the hood.
One option I have not looked at yet is changing to Optima batteries as there footprint is smaller and can be put on there sides.
Another option (not one I want) is to put one Optima battery in the cab, center console underneath the radios. Are there any 'not used' holes in the firewall that I could use to run a couple 2/0 guage wires through to the battery?
I am open for suggestions also.
RR
I have two amateur radio VHF radios, HF radio, GPS, computer, and a few accessories for charging hand held radios, cell phones, etc.
I see how the professional first responders do 'dual batteries' and I have not decided which will fit my operation best yet (isolator, manual, etc.)....so I thought before going to far, I would see if two batteries will fit under the hood.
One option I have not looked at yet is changing to Optima batteries as there footprint is smaller and can be put on there sides.
Another option (not one I want) is to put one Optima battery in the cab, center console underneath the radios. Are there any 'not used' holes in the firewall that I could use to run a couple 2/0 guage wires through to the battery?
I am open for suggestions also.
RR
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You could buy one of these and possibly mount it underneath the the truck on the side of the frame.
Summit SUM-G1231 - Summit Premium Battery Boxes - summitracing.com
The isolator idea is what I would go with for your application. That way you could buy a deep cycle, and run the communication setup with the truck off, and not be in danger of running the starting battery down. If you had room, you could even mount two deep cycles in parallel for your 12 volt equipment, and possibly use one for an invertor for 110v.
Summit SUM-G1231 - Summit Premium Battery Boxes - summitracing.com
The isolator idea is what I would go with for your application. That way you could buy a deep cycle, and run the communication setup with the truck off, and not be in danger of running the starting battery down. If you had room, you could even mount two deep cycles in parallel for your 12 volt equipment, and possibly use one for an invertor for 110v.
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