SRN Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) I am beginning to outfit my Pathfinder for some backcountry exploring and with the addition of more communication equipment, off road lights, and generally piece of mind I'd like to set up dual batteries in it. I've done a search for dual battery setups and found some rather old posts covering it so I'm wondering if anyone has more current information. I'm particularly interested in seeing how someone has done a dual setup side by side under the hood. It looks like it could work if you moved the power steering reservoir. Has anyone done this? Edited March 30, 2011 by SRN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Actually 2 Optima batteries will sit side by side in there if you rotate them 90* But you have to pull them out to change your headlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwipete Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Hey there, I did dual batteries recently, check out my post on it all. Although I did not do dual batteries side by side like you want to, I did one on each side. Worked out well. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=22195&st=120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 don't forget to do an alty swap too for some bump in amps. Search the Maxima swap for a basic bolt on and the Quest swap for a more labor intensive job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILTON Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 don't forget to do an alty swap too for some bump in amps. Search the Maxima swap for a basic bolt on and the Quest swap for a more labor intensive job. The Quest swap sounds better and a higher amp battery will do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver123 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I did a dual battery setup on my pathfinder a few years ago and I ended up building a separate box in the rear cargo area behind the driver side wheel well and recessed it into the interior panel then ran a power cable through the interior trim to the engine bay. I used two continuous duty solenoids to isolate the system so i could run auxiliary things from either battery or both together. I am currently doing a MAJOR project and rebuilding the entire truck so I'm adding some new features to the old system. I should have a new wiring diagram and full write up on the subject with pics in the next few months. Also the quest alty swap is the cheapest easiest way to get some more juice for your electronic toys, I did it and all my power problems went away, only problem i encountered was I the fusible link at the positive battery terminal harness was burning out and when this happens the battery stops charging. Solution was to simply run a new positive 4 gauge cable from the alty to the positive terminal. doing this gives the extra amps a new path to flow through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilfinder Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi guys. I just had a dual battery system installed into my Oz 94 Pathfinder TI VG30E. All this fits under the hood. The summarized version is: Redarc battery isolator mounted on driver's side inner skirt forward of cruise unit Deep Cycle battery in original battery position Pirahna battery tray in place of carbon canister mounted on passenger side inner skirt. Standard battery mounted on this battery tray on passenger side. Moved windscreen washer bottle closer to firewall Cable tied carbon canister to rear of new battery tray Two sockets mounted through rear luggage compartment tail light inspection covers Another two sockets mounted either side of the centre console for rear passengers If anyone needs photos or a referal to the fitter please let me know. This setup is very neat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Feel free to put a couple pics up man, visual aids are just as helpful (or more sometimes!) than text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeevO Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I'd like to see some pics of this as well Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilfinder Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Finally figured out how to get images on the forum. Here you go guys. Edited April 7, 2013 by RedPath88 Restored Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 oooohhh... tiny little pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripready Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I've run my dual battery setup for a long time now and it was fairly easy to do. Removed my stock airbox and used a K&N cone type filter from a kit I bought from Stillen. Then I was able to squeeze a Honda Civic battery where the old airbox was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I have been debating on what to do for more juice, I was thinking of having two 6 volt batteries set up to be 12 volt to run a sound system, or extras for a CB, or if i should get a nice deep cycle 12 volt battery. I have also been debating a second alternator. The battery i figure would be best to be located in the rear of the truck in a box secured to the floor. This is something i have been debating on what to. along with trying to figure out where to mount one of my CB's that i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I am contemplating a dual battery set up also, one that I can isolate and use to power an inverter but also use to support winching. I'm looking at one of these to put under the hood where my relocated oil filter currently is, behind the PS reservoir. http://www.batterymart.com/p-12v-35ah-sealed-lead-acid-battery-group-u1.html?utm_term=SLA-12V35&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=CPC&gclid=CKzdgIqZsbUCFQ45nAodyUQA4Q Sealed AGM with 35 amp/hour capacity, sized 8x5x8" for $65. For comparison, my Optima Yellow Top #75/25 has 48 amp hours, is 9.5x7x8" for $200. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Would that support a 3 Pill linear? i intend on using the second battery for a CB linear as well as lighting (both not to be used at the same time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilfinder Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hi all again. I have fitted another neat mod to help with fitting all under the hood. I used a Nissan N13 windscreen washer bottle in place of the large factory washer bottle. It still comes with dual squirter motors so I can wash both back and front windscreens. I had to use the N13 wiring connector for the rear motor as the Pathfinder connecter has parallel spades instead of a T configuration. It was easy to crimp male spades on the end of this and plug them into the original socket. I bought some cheap galvanized strap from a local hardware store and made a mounting cradle and self tappered the lot to the inner fender. At least I can now get cheap after market washer motors when these finally wear out. The N13 washer bottle also doesn't seem to be a brittle as the Pathy's. I have saved several inches of space, but lost a little water capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Evilfinder, any chance you can update the thread with new pics? The others say you deleted them, any member of the Mod Team can update that post for you, if you send us the links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Would that support a 3 Pill linear? i intend on using the second battery for a CB linear as well as lighting (both not to be used at the same time) Sorry, just saw this now. I have no idea what a 3 pill linear is so... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilfinder Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hey RedPath88, I have no idea why Photobucket is no longer allowing my pics to be viewed. They are all still there! I haven't had a chance to photograph the N13 washer bottle as yet. Here are the links: http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y469/David_Catania/Pathfinder/IMG_0139.jpg http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y469/David_Catania/Pathfinder/IMG_0140.jpg http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y469/David_Catania/Pathfinder/IMG_0141.jpg http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y469/David_Catania/Pathfinder/IMG_0142.jpg http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y469/David_Catania/Pathfinder/IMG_0143.jpg http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y469/David_Catania/Pathfinder/IMG_0144.jpg http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y469/David_Catania/Pathfinder/IMG_0145.jpg http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y469/David_Catania/Pathfinder/IMG_0146.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Got them restored in the original post. Looked like you moved them to the Pathfinder album? The original links did not point to the album, but it's good now. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilfinder Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Awesome, Thanks for your help RedPath88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Sorry, just saw this now. I have no idea what a 3 pill linear is so... B It amplifies the signal you push out of your radio, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_amplifier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) Can we see some pics that aren't 3 pixels by 5 pixels? lol This is pretty interesting! Daver123 are there any pics of your build? Sounds like a lot of work that many ppl here would like to see! Edited April 14, 2013 by enkrypt3d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilfinder Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Hey Enkrypt3d, I finally found the full size images and have uploaded them to Photobucket. Here they are for bandwidth killing pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 LOL I have a 50Mbps connection so dont sweat the size the higher res the better! and DAYUM your electrical work is CLEAN! have you seen my nightmare of a jerry rigged battery setup? http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/35312-tachometer-resistor-and-other-electrical-madness/ How in the world am I going to clean this up? I have no idea where to start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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