I just assisted my friend in installing his setup into his 2012 Taco. It went pretty well and the only hiccups were on our part. I wish I could share pictures of the final project, it turned out great! Thanks for making such a great product and the video here helped immensely.
Great video! Thanks! I was hoping you would show the "what ifs" of my 2nd Gen Taco not being exactly like yours. I have my kit in hand and this video will make it a breeze. Great work! I hope you're doing OK with Ida, but you're so far north, I am betting you are.
The installation went well yesterday and I used this video throughout. I sent a little feedback via email. Really happy with this setup in my Tacoma...thanks!
The install process for the new Gen 3 version is exactly the same, but it only has one ground wire to connect to the factory ground clamp instead of 2 as shown in this video.
I'd be more interested in upgrading to the Gen3 dual battery top if the accessory connections werent facing the outside edge of the hood ( very limited space ). Sure.. I could flip the top around 180 degrees, but then the Genesis logo would be upside down and that would poke my compulsive nerve. I have a high output 350 amp alternator and just learned recently that the Gen 2 dual battery kit is only rated for up to 200 amp alternator. Has been working fine for over a year since I'm not actually drawing more than 200 amps on a regular basis. Guess ill wait and see if a reverse logo top becomes available in the future. -2011 2nd gen tacoma v6
I completely understand. The orientation of the lid is important though. The cranking battery is connected to one side, and the aux battery is connected to the other side of the smart battery combiner device. There can be problems if the lid is installed reversed. If we mirrored the components on the lid so that the bus bars were closer to the fuse box, then the battery cables would look very messy.
Your kit definitely looks like a winner! I intend on adding some electrical accessories as I slowly build up our 2015 Taco; would it be just be redundant to also have a Blue Sea fuse block? Would one of those even be necessary since your kit already has negative/positive bus bars (or circles, actually) built into its design?
Thanks, glad you like it! Our bus bars give you a convenient spot to connect anything that needs direct battery power, but they don't have any sort of fuse built in. You could easily connect a Blue Sea fuse box to our bus bars because it needs power too. Then connect your accessories to the fuse box. Super easy.
@@GenesisOffroad thx for the reply! knowing that you gotta move the batteries back toward the firewall a little bit, do you know if there are any fitment issues if i were to use one of those fuse block mounting brackets, like the ones by overland equipped? or should that be mounted to the top of the factory fuse box in the engine bay?
The battery area in the earlier Tacoma is smaller than the newer models, so unfortunately we don't have a kit specifically for your truck, but we do have a couple of universal options that may work for you. Here's a link to our universal single kit which allows you to remotely mount your second battery and then tie it into the one under the hood. www.genesisoffroad.com/universal-single-battery-kit
Yes, Rebel Offroad in Laguna Hills has installed a lot of our systems. Just about any reputable 4x4 shop should be able to do the install for you though.
It's not bad. I would just pull the batteries out. It only takes a few minutes to lift the Power Hub and remove the batteries. Some of our customers say it's quicker to detach the headlights so they can slide forward to get to the bulbs. But realistically you'll change the batteries far more often than the headlight bulbs over the life of the vehicle anyway. Hope this helps!
@genesis offroad So, i have a +/- wires connected to my single battery for a trickle charger. with your dual battery system, where should i connect to the battery for my trickle charger? to the primary or secondary batter? thanks
We do have a kit for the 5th gen 4Runners, but their earlier models are a bit smaller, so unfortunately there isn't enough room to put 2 batteries side by side under the hood. We do have some universal options that may work for you though. You can see those options here - www.genesisoffroad.com/Universal_c_27.html
Our kit links the batteries together in parallel, meaning they are still 12v. If you need 24v, then you would need to link 2 batteries together in series. Our systems do not provide 24v. That would require custom wiring.
Yes. This video shows our original version but our new Gen 3 version of this kit is in stock for quick shipping here - www.genesisoffroad.com/gen3-gen2tacoma-dual-battery-kit www.genesisoffroad.com/gen3-gen2tacoma-dual-battery-kit
Yes, you can use Optima Blue Tops, just be sure to get the Group 34 or the Group 34/78 size. The Group 34R will have the posts in the wrong orientation.
paying $700 dollars for this to require adjustment and and not be drop in ready with a template ? Sounds like I’m piecing my setup together since I have to mock it up and make it work anyway…
Did you watch the video? All the Toyotas have no factory points to tie into. That’s why we show in great detail how to properly position the tray to securely bolt it down. It’s actually quite simple.
I would not recommend this product until they change the mounting options. Those inserts aren't made well and I only got 4 in before it became a massive issue. I wrote a review on their website but after that I realized they don't actually show the reviews for their products anymore. Hmmm I wonder why.
@@tdematties @joker-ik5ef Sorry I missed this message earlier. The challenge with all of the Toyota vehicles is that there is no factory mounting point for us to tie into, like we do in the Jeeps. When installed properly, the steel nutserts are very strong and reliable. It's definitely a challenge to install them by hand down in the engine compartment. It's about 1000% easier if you have a nutsert installation tool, which can pop those in place in a few seconds. We know most people don't have that tool, so that's why the video shows how to manually install them. It's a nice additional to your toolbox though, and you can grab a decent one from Harbor Freight for about $50, or a nice professional grade one from Marson for around a couple hundred. I got the Marson model MR34604 years ago when I was installing some fenders and body armor on a Jeep and I didn't want to spend 10 hours doing the nutserts by hand. But like any mod you're doing on your vehicle, it's important to take your time and do it right. If those nutserts aren't fully seated properly to squish the sheetmetal from both sides, they can become loose, allowing vibration in the battery tray which can cause them to fail. We don't want to see that happen! So if you are having trouble with that or anything else, please stop and give us a call and we'll be glad to offer some advise! 901-214-5337. Hope this helps! -Shane
I just assisted my friend in installing his setup into his 2012 Taco.
It went pretty well and the only hiccups were on our part. I wish I could share pictures of the final project, it turned out great!
Thanks for making such a great product and the video here helped immensely.
That's so awesome, glad to hear it, thanks for the kind words!
Great and instructional video, you described every step perfectly!👍
Thank you!
Great video!! I’m thinking in ordering it for my 2013 Tacoma
You should!
Great video! Thanks! I was hoping you would show the "what ifs" of my 2nd Gen Taco not being exactly like yours. I have my kit in hand and this video will make it a breeze. Great work! I hope you're doing OK with Ida, but you're so far north, I am betting you are.
Thank you Dave! The first bands of hurricane Ida just came through here, I think we got 3 inches of rain in 10 minutes!
The installation went well yesterday and I used this video throughout. I sent a little feedback via email. Really happy with this setup in my Tacoma...thanks!
G Screen is a must ad-on.
Yeah it's really nice to be able to see the status of your system at a glance!
@genesis offroad ... now i need an install video for the 3rd gen dual battery kit for 2nd gen tacoma. pretty please!
The install process for the new Gen 3 version is exactly the same, but it only has one ground wire to connect to the factory ground clamp instead of 2 as shown in this video.
I know this video is 3 years old, but do you need to get a higher voltage alternator in order to charge both batteries ?
I'd be more interested in upgrading to the Gen3 dual battery top if the accessory connections werent facing the outside edge of the hood ( very limited space ). Sure.. I could flip the top around 180 degrees, but then the Genesis logo would be upside down and that would poke my compulsive nerve.
I have a high output 350 amp alternator and just learned recently that the Gen 2 dual battery kit is only rated for up to 200 amp alternator. Has been working fine for over a year since I'm not actually drawing more than 200 amps on a regular basis. Guess ill wait and see if a reverse logo top becomes available in the future.
-2011 2nd gen tacoma v6
I completely understand. The orientation of the lid is important though. The cranking battery is connected to one side, and the aux battery is connected to the other side of the smart battery combiner device. There can be problems if the lid is installed reversed. If we mirrored the components on the lid so that the bus bars were closer to the fuse box, then the battery cables would look very messy.
Your kit definitely looks like a winner! I intend on adding some electrical accessories as I slowly build up our 2015 Taco; would it be just be redundant to also have a Blue Sea fuse block? Would one of those even be necessary since your kit already has negative/positive bus bars (or circles, actually) built into its design?
Thanks, glad you like it! Our bus bars give you a convenient spot to connect anything that needs direct battery power, but they don't have any sort of fuse built in. You could easily connect a Blue Sea fuse box to our bus bars because it needs power too. Then connect your accessories to the fuse box. Super easy.
@@GenesisOffroad thx for the reply! knowing that you gotta move the batteries back toward the firewall a little bit, do you know if there are any fitment issues if i were to use one of those fuse block mounting brackets, like the ones by overland equipped? or should that be mounted to the top of the factory fuse box in the engine bay?
@@weloveversailles it should be fine. Lots of people use those types of brackets near the fuse box, and we have not heard of any fitment problems yet.
Is there any Lithium batteries that will fit alongside a stock cranking battery to run accessories?
I have a 99 taco w/a mean green alternator. Which kit should I use, pretty plz. Great vid
The battery area in the earlier Tacoma is smaller than the newer models, so unfortunately we don't have a kit specifically for your truck, but we do have a couple of universal options that may work for you. Here's a link to our universal single kit which allows you to remotely mount your second battery and then tie it into the one under the hood. www.genesisoffroad.com/universal-single-battery-kit
Is this install the same for the new Gen 3 dual battery model with the exception of the new top unit on Gen 2 tacomas?
Yes that’s correct. Our Gen 3 power hub will connect to the batteries just like the original kit did.
Hi, if a solar system were to be installed, could the solar panel also be used to charge these batteries?
Yes, it's super easy to add solar panels. We cover this topic in our Top 9 Questions video here - th-cam.com/video/tRe2Mjps0sg/w-d-xo.html
Do you guys have a location in socal? Or recommend anyone in cali for installation
Yes, Rebel Offroad in Laguna Hills has installed a lot of our systems. Just about any reputable 4x4 shop should be able to do the install for you though.
How easy is it to replace the headlight bulbs?
It's not bad. I would just pull the batteries out. It only takes a few minutes to lift the Power Hub and remove the batteries. Some of our customers say it's quicker to detach the headlights so they can slide forward to get to the bulbs. But realistically you'll change the batteries far more often than the headlight bulbs over the life of the vehicle anyway. Hope this helps!
Hey, fyi, your link isn't working. Great install video. Just ordered mine!
Oops! Thanks for letting me know, I fixed it!
@genesis offroad So, i have a +/- wires connected to my single battery for a trickle charger. with your dual battery system, where should i connect to the battery for my trickle charger? to the primary or secondary batter? thanks
Here's a short video that shows how to connect a charger - th-cam.com/video/BxEV01_4I_s/w-d-xo.html
Hello, will this set up works for my 2004 SR5 T4R V6? This looks like it has the same layout engine than mine. Thanks!!
We do have a kit for the 5th gen 4Runners, but their earlier models are a bit smaller, so unfortunately there isn't enough room to put 2 batteries side by side under the hood. We do have some universal options that may work for you though. You can see those options here - www.genesisoffroad.com/Universal_c_27.html
Would this work the same on a 2.7L 4 cylinder engine bay as well?
Yes.
@@GenesisOffroad awesome, thank you
Would love to buy one of these but nothing on your site works :(
Sorry about that. The website appears to be having a bad morning. We'll try to get it fixed asap!
Ok it should be working now!
Will this kit allow me to run a 24v ARB air compressor?
Our kit links the batteries together in parallel, meaning they are still 12v. If you need 24v, then you would need to link 2 batteries together in series. Our systems do not provide 24v. That would require custom wiring.
Is this still available?? I can’t find it.
Yes. This video shows our original version but our new Gen 3 version of this kit is in stock for quick shipping here -
www.genesisoffroad.com/gen3-gen2tacoma-dual-battery-kit
www.genesisoffroad.com/gen3-gen2tacoma-dual-battery-kit
It looks like the new battery box inhibits removal of the oil filter.
Nope. The oil filter is still very accessible.
Will this work with 2 optima blue tops?
Yes, you can use Optima Blue Tops, just be sure to get the Group 34 or the Group 34/78 size. The Group 34R will have the posts in the wrong orientation.
Would I need to upgrade my alternator or wiring in my truck before I make this change?
Good question
No.
How much $$$ a kit ???
The most current pricing info can be found on our website here - www.genesisoffroad.com/2005-2015-Toyota-Tacoma-Dual-Battery-Kit_p_71.html
1 group 31 or 2 35 group in 2010 tocoma
I'm not sure what you mean, but our 2nd Gen Tacoma kit requires 2 Group 34 size batteries.
paying $700 dollars for this to require adjustment and and not be drop in ready with a template ? Sounds like I’m piecing my setup together since I have to mock it up and make it work anyway…
Did you watch the video? All the Toyotas have no factory points to tie into. That’s why we show in great detail how to properly position the tray to securely bolt it down. It’s actually quite simple.
I would not recommend this product until they change the mounting options. Those inserts aren't made well and I only got 4 in before it became a massive issue. I wrote a review on their website but after that I realized they don't actually show the reviews for their products anymore. Hmmm I wonder why.
WIsh they would reply to this or at least address it.
@@tdematties @joker-ik5ef Sorry I missed this message earlier. The challenge with all of the Toyota vehicles is that there is no factory mounting point for us to tie into, like we do in the Jeeps. When installed properly, the steel nutserts are very strong and reliable. It's definitely a challenge to install them by hand down in the engine compartment. It's about 1000% easier if you have a nutsert installation tool, which can pop those in place in a few seconds. We know most people don't have that tool, so that's why the video shows how to manually install them. It's a nice additional to your toolbox though, and you can grab a decent one from Harbor Freight for about $50, or a nice professional grade one from Marson for around a couple hundred. I got the Marson model MR34604 years ago when I was installing some fenders and body armor on a Jeep and I didn't want to spend 10 hours doing the nutserts by hand. But like any mod you're doing on your vehicle, it's important to take your time and do it right. If those nutserts aren't fully seated properly to squish the sheetmetal from both sides, they can become loose, allowing vibration in the battery tray which can cause them to fail. We don't want to see that happen! So if you are having trouble with that or anything else, please stop and give us a call and we'll be glad to offer some advise! 901-214-5337. Hope this helps! -Shane