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oncewaspfd 01-17-2020 04:41 PM
Do I need a second battery?
 
I plan on installing a 32" LED light bar behind my grill. Will I need a 2 battery setup or will 1 battery work?

samwhich 01-17-2020 04:45 PM
Unless you plan on it always being on, one battery will be just fine...and by always I mean even when your tuck is turned off.

jhguth 01-17-2020 05:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by oncewaspfd (Post 3426632)
I plan on installing a 32" LED light bar behind my grill. Will I need a 2 battery setup or will 1 battery work?
1 will work

DannyLlama 01-17-2020 05:20 PM
From everything I have read and reviewed, a second battery will come in handy if you are running crazy amount of high voltage equipment. IE winch + million lights + high preforming system.

Otherwise, get a good solid deep cycle battery and will you be golden.

PK930 01-17-2020 05:25 PM
Do you need dual? No. Not for that.

Do you want dual? Cause if that's the case, anything want can be a need. And sometimes, it ain't about the need...

DannyLlama 01-17-2020 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PK930 (Post 3426663)
Do you need dual? No. Not for that.

Do you want dual? Cause if that's the case, anything want can be a need. And sometimes, it ain't about the need...
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Xtremluck 01-17-2020 11:15 PM
The only real reason to get a second battery is to power equipment while the engine is off. So no you don’t need it.


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jhguth 01-18-2020 05:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyLlama (Post 3426662)
From everything I have read and reviewed, a second battery will come in handy if you are running crazy amount of high voltage equipment. IE winch + million lights + high preforming system.

Otherwise, get a good solid deep cycle battery and will you be golden.
It's all 12V (nominal) voltage

If you meant high amperage then a second battery is just a band aid to fill short periods of time when you are drawing more than your charging ability (for example, very long hard winch pulls). If your lighting or other accessories exceed your alternator, you need an upgraded alternator not a battery.

oncewaspfd 01-19-2020 07:29 AM
Thanks for the advice everyone.


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