To keep your fridge running while your car is parked, you need a plentiful supply of electric power. For many people, adequate supply of electric power in the vehicle is not a luxury but a requirement for work so they can keep their gadgets and equipment running. Equipment such as safety lights, radio, and laptop charger. When the vehicle is stationary, a dual car battery system is must for such vehicles.
The second battery in a car dual battery system is usually isolated from the primary or main battery, and installed in the engine bay, load area or passenger compartment so that it does not drain the power out from the main battery. Some 4 x 4s from Australian manufacturers including Piranha, ARB, TJM, and also Toyota from Japan come fitted with a dual battery system and have space created in the engine bay for its installation from the factory itself. Most diesel Toyota Prado’s come fitted with a dual car battery system while some petrol versions of the model have a strong factory-engineered foundation for a second battery. Fitting a secondary battery In many other vehicles, you may have to figure out where to place the secondary battery. If you need to install a secondary battery in your single battery car, you may require extra hardware such as a strong fabricated steel tray to carry the 15 kg or more load of the secondary battery. Fasteners should be adequately sized, and large washers used to evenly spread the load across the panel work. You may also need to pay extra attention to the type of battery to be chosen and the wiring needed. Batteries hate the heat, so they should be installed away from the hot areas of your vehicle. The secondary battery of a car dual battery system is used to power the accessories such as fridges and entertainment systems. That’s the reason a deep cycle or dual-purpose battery is often installed. Wiring of the primary or starter battery remains largely unaffected in a dual battery system to help it start the car with ease. Charging your car’s batteries The only thing worse than a warm beer is your car refusing to start. This can mean a problem with your car’s battery. If that is the case with your car, you need to get it diagnosed by an auto mechanic Brisbane. Many batteries under warranty are just deeply discharged and work fine again when properly recharged. A secondary battery can be wired in a way that allows it to be charged when you are driving and disconnected when you set up camp and operate the fridge and other accessories. When you start your vehicle, the switch will connect the secondary battery to your car’s electrical system. This allows for its charging from the alternator. However, you need to remember to flick the switch to isolate or charge the accessory battery, failing which the entertainment system and interior lights may continue to operate from the main battery. If that happens, the main battery may run flat and you may not be able to start your car at all. Car battery diagnosis and replacement The auto mechanic Brisbane will diagnose any problems with your car and may either suggest a repair or a car battery replacement. In many cases, there may not be any issue with your car’s batteries, but the vehicle is not used enough for the batteries to be charged properly. In that case, the auto mechanic Brisbane may suggest a battery repair, instead of a full replacement. A car should be driven for longer distances and frequently. This way, the battery gets enough time to be charged. If you drive your car for short durations and do not drive it often, the battery may not get time to be fully charged. Your car’s battery may have short-circuited cells, corroded or damaged plates due to vibrations, low electrolyte (fluid) level, or broken internal connections. The auto mechanic Brisbane will have all the batteries of the leading manufactures that can be replaced and fitted in your car. They use the newest diagnostic tools and techniques to provide car battery repair and replacement services in and around Brisbane.
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