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Originally Posted by weeeee
Electrical/Solar Setup
I've been lagging pretty bad on updating this with some recent additions on account of getting this all ready quickly between work and a big camping trip that we took. I just finished up a big electrical project to keep up with my solar setup, fridge, and just to keep things clean for upcoming electrical mods.
First, I purchased a new Odyssey Group 31M to replace my regular starting battery. I opted to go with a single battery setup vs. a dual battery setup specifically to keep things simple. I also plan on supplementing this with a solar panel to keep juice flowing to the Indel-B fridge I just picked up.
Odyssey Group 31 Battery Install (in factory tray)
I started out by disconnecting the factory battery cables and removing the OEM battery
Since the new Odyssey is a bit larger, I needed to trim a portion from the OEM battery tray
Muscle the new Odyssey in- looks a little like this
Needed to purchase some Mil-Spec terminals and mated them to the factory terminals. Buttoned everything up.
DISCLAIMER:
When performing this mod, it is important to note that the OEM alternator is not rated high enough to charge the Odyssey to 100% charge. Battery lifespan may suffer if you do not fully charge the Odyssey on a Battery Tender or something similar every so often.
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I recommend installing a NoCo 10 amp charger under the hood...pretty cheap, does a great job..
NOCO Genius GEN1 10 Amp 1-Bank Waterproof Smart On-Board Battery Charger
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JSHQW0..._CoG8wbFM1F45H