Dual batteries
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From: South Onondaga, NY
Dual batteries
Anybody out there do a dual battery setup on a 2006 F250 with a 5.4L? I just installed a new Boss V-Plow, and would like to add a 2nd battery (more for back up/peace of mind than anything else). Just curious if anyone else has done this with the 5.4L, where did you put it, parts required, etc.
Any photos of such an install would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!
Any photos of such an install would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: NJ
Take a look here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...TERY+INFO+HERE
You also might want to consider one of these: http://www.enersysreservepower.com/ody_b.asp?brandID=5
You also might want to consider one of these: http://www.enersysreservepower.com/ody_b.asp?brandID=5
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From: Montana
I was looking into doing the same thing, more for my stereo, (no plow)
i was shown this, but dang... kinda balk at the price for what it is
https://www.wranglernw.com/ProductPi...=0&itemtype=11
$605.00 ... doesnt even come with battery...
i was shown this, but dang... kinda balk at the price for what it is
https://www.wranglernw.com/ProductPi...=0&itemtype=11
$605.00 ... doesnt even come with battery...
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Originally Posted by MattyNJ
I thought the '06 comes with dual batts? My has 2?
Real trucks don't have spark plugs.
Lead Driver
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From: Abilene Kansas
you can put in dual batteries without any of that fancy smancy stuff. i put a dual in my ranger and i will be doing it to my f-150 soon. how i did it was i put a really reliable fuse right off the main battery, and then i ran au guage (really big stereo amp wire) between the second batter that was in my toolbox. i also put a fuse by the second battery. then i put the second battery in a battery box in my toolbox and mounted it down. make sure to use rubber grommets where-ever you go through a drilled hole.
Matt
p.s. (just connect the pos to the pos on the battery, and the neg to the frame, like normal)
Matt
p.s. (just connect the pos to the pos on the battery, and the neg to the frame, like normal)
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by wwb
Yeah.... but you've got a diesel, and he has a 5.4 gas engine. They don't come with dual batteries.
Real trucks don't have spark plugs.
Real trucks don't have spark plugs.
