blight1234
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I just got an ARB Fridge and Freezer and was wondering if I need to be running dual batterys when I go to do install. I have a yellow top in my car now. Would that be enough?
Dual Battery?
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Land Shark 1971
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I've been running my ARB 50quart fridge for 4 plus years 24/7 on my optima group 31 blue battery. Never had an issue.
blight1234
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KidVermicious
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Your ARB fridge will monitor the battery level and disconnect itself when it gets too low. There should be three settings for how low it will let the battery get before turning it off - set it on the lowest one and let it run overnight (fill it with water bottles or something). Come out in the morning and start the truck - if it doesn't start, set the fridge to the middle setting.
You don't need another battery unless you're planning on running the fridge more than 24 hours without starting the truck.
You don't need another battery unless you're planning on running the fridge more than 24 hours without starting the truck.
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blight1234
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What is the best way to wire up my fridge? Just buy that ARB outlet and run it to back of the truck?
KidVermicious
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That's one way. Don't you have a 12v socket in the back of your truck already?
blight1234
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I dont think so. But Im gonna double check. If so i dont think it stays on when key is out of ignition.
KidVermicious
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If not that'd be an easy fix.
If you don't have one, check out the cost to put one in before you pay for the ARB kit. A Blue Sea socket and a fused wire terminated on the battery wouldn't cost much. If you don't want to run wiring and install a socket, you can get (or make) a 12v extension cord and just use it from an existing 12v port up front.
blight1234
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The ARB socket kit is like $35. Im fine with that. Thanks for all your input!!!
Land Shark 1971
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I have been running an Optima batt for 4 plus years. Never had any problems. However, I have read on several other forums people having catastrophic failures with them. I will be buying this week Sears Diehard deep cycle marine 31 0r 34 group size for both my T4R's. There are several means and methods to wiring an outlet for your fridge. I would stay away from the "generic" cig outlet. I started with one of those and because the connection was not tight enough it started arcing and blowing the fuse. Several good write ups here, expo and over on Mud. Good luck
