Dual Battery?
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If you get certain accessories it will also have dual alternators; like the preheater (only on the diesel) or something else I can't remember...
OR you can opt for the dual alts as an option.
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Laughing Gas
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Nice! Thanks. Nowhere in any of the info I saw including Build and Price did it say 2 or dual batteries. (I'm not yet an owner - planning to buy in a week or 2).
I assume it comes with a battery isolator, correct?
I assume it comes with a battery isolator, correct?
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If it's a diesel, NO. It requires the two batterys in parallel for the amperage when starting and feeding the glow plugs.
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks for that. Anyone ever run a 3rd battery off an isolator for other loads like 12v refrigerator, etc? Is there room for a third battery under the hood or would it have to go in the bed?
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According to the NADA Guides, it looks to me like the option comes with 2x size 78 "medium duty" batteries instead of a single 78; NADA lists the option's MSRP as $120. I doubt it comes with an isolator.
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Jim / crewzer
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I'd look to placing a "house" battery in the bed, if not in/on the camper. For example, scroll down ~1/2 way or so.
Depending on what you're planning (again assuming the gas engine), you might also consider ordering the "extra extra HD alternator" (240 A), option #67E; it's an $85 option.
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Jim / crewzer
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If you order the medium duty battery option when ordering with the 6.2 gas engine it will come with dual batteries. It doesn't say it in the ordering description but my fleet sales guy showed me this at the dealer ordering guide.
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FYI, thkse 12v fridges will run for days before draining a battery down and even then they all will shut off so you dont kill your battery. I ran one in my Jeep for a while. I was concerned at first but i just wouod start it at least once a day for a bit and never had issues. Even with heavy winching my single battery was fine. I did carry a small battery jump pack though just in case. Lots cheaper and easier to deal with and takes up minimal space.
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