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We use our truck to overland. For what it may be worth I want to share my recent battery auxiliary battery installation.
I used a 120AHr, Kickass AGM deep cycle. The battery was chosen for its narrow footprint. Charging underway is provided via a Victron 12.12.30 DC-DC charger powered by the truck. I provided for 2 SAE import plugs ( for solar panels that have independent regulation and one input controlled by a Victron MPPT 75/15 solar controller. I provided for a 12 vdc outlet plug from the aux battery to supplement the factory 12vdc outlet powered by the truck starting battery. Finally, a rotary cross over switch was installed. The default position is OFF. It is available to jump the starting battery if needed.
I used a 120AHr, Kickass AGM deep cycle. The battery was chosen for its narrow footprint. Charging underway is provided via a Victron 12.12.30 DC-DC charger powered by the truck. I provided for 2 SAE import plugs ( for solar panels that have independent regulation and one input controlled by a Victron MPPT 75/15 solar controller. I provided for a 12 vdc outlet plug from the aux battery to supplement the factory 12vdc outlet powered by the truck starting battery. Finally, a rotary cross over switch was installed. The default position is OFF. It is available to jump the starting battery if needed.
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