😎 I now have a 2000 Cherokee XJ 😎👍 It has issues and slowly getting to address things to either be repaired, replaced, modified or upgraded. I do plan on running a dual battery set up. However, I will be installing a Redarc DC to DC charger and smart battery isolator (SBI). The Redarc has dual input (auto selecting). It charges by the alternator while driving. Then while camping, I plug in my portable solar panel for charging. The SBI will allow me to pull from both batteries when starting and in winching operations. This will done automatically through the use of relays. This way I do not have to use a manual switch (to make it dummy proof for myself). I'm up in age now, and I have a tendency to get absent minded some times and may forget to flip the manual switch to the off position. 🤣 I do like the setup you created for the auxiliary battery, computer relocation and the addition of the relay box. Looks good and It looks close to factory 👍 So far, this is the best setup I have seen and I will end up doing something very similar to your creation. I am in the process of building a DIY CNC plasma cutter from the design and plans from JD's Garage. You find him on TH-cam. This will be one of my projects to make using the CNC plasma cutter.👍😎
Instead of using a manual switch it engage the over ride, use a relay hooked up to your ignition switch. Also, same thing with your winch. You want to use the 5 pin relays (87a pin will be used). When you start your vehicle, the signal/trigger from the ignition will activate the over ride switch and now you will be use both batteries to start the vehicle. When engaged with winching operations, you pull a signal/trigger from your winch to the relay. The relay engages to active the over ride switch. Using both batteries during winching operations. So, using the two relays, you can perform the operation automatically instead of manually flipping a switch. This way you don't have to remember to flip the switch to disengage the over ride on the isolator
I get what you are saying but they will already be connected when it is running via the “smart isolator”. If I connect the override to the keyed on position then if for some reason the ignition is left on it will run both batteries dead instead of just one. Having it on its own switch I will still be able to start the Jeep if one battery dies in this scenario.
@@ProjectVenture Sorry, let me correct myself😂. For starting the vehicle, you pull the trigger off of the starter solenoid. Once the vehicle is started, the key rotates from start position to run position, and the trigger is disengaged automatically.👍 I have drawn out my wiring diagram I want to use using Microsoft Word using pictures. A picture of a starter for a starter, winch for winch, etc. Then I drew lines connecting everything together. Right now I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado with a camper shell. I will be working on getting all the components here and there. Aux battery, winch, fridge, inverter, shore power, solar, and so on. I have figured out a way to automate and dummy proof my setup. For example while on shore power, I don't want anyone including me to turn on the inverter. If that happens, shore power is automatically shut off. I am in the wings/hopes at looking at acquiring a Jeep Cherokee XJ sometime in the somewhat near future (fighting Social Security). My Chevy is ok. However, most of the local groups in my area take trails where full size trucks just don't fit😂. So I will use my Chevy as a daily driver and the XJ for overlanding/camping.
Does this help if you are having voltage issues while running electrical accessories like light bars, fan, and sound bar? I put in a high output alt, it has helped but my volts are still dropping to around 11 instead of staying up near 13-14.
It wouldn’t really help that much with those issues. It’s more useful when you have something with a high amp draw like a winch. It’s main purpose on my rig is to run all of the non factory accessories off of it to not strain on my starter battery. For your issue though I would recommend upgrading all your battery cables. There are many kits you can find online for this.
Hey bro if your seeing this I’d love to talk to you on a direct call. Your build is awesome, it’s been posted online here almost in parallel time for all the stuff I’ve been doing with my own rig. If you have face time let me know in a reply I can give you a call. We’ve talked maybe once before in your comments, I’ve made zero posts really about my xj on an instagram. This has been a pretty private project of mine.
😎 I now have a 2000 Cherokee XJ 😎👍 It has issues and slowly getting to address things to either be repaired, replaced, modified or upgraded.
I do plan on running a dual battery set up. However, I will be installing a Redarc DC to DC charger and smart battery isolator (SBI). The Redarc has dual input (auto selecting). It charges by the alternator while driving. Then while camping, I plug in my portable solar panel for charging. The SBI will allow me to pull from both batteries when starting and in winching operations. This will done automatically through the use of relays. This way I do not have to use a manual switch (to make it dummy proof for myself). I'm up in age now, and I have a tendency to get absent minded some times and may forget to flip the manual switch to the off position. 🤣
I do like the setup you created for the auxiliary battery, computer relocation and the addition of the relay box. Looks good and It looks close to factory 👍 So far, this is the best setup I have seen and I will end up doing something very similar to your creation. I am in the process of building a DIY CNC plasma cutter from the design and plans from JD's Garage. You find him on TH-cam. This will be one of my projects to make using the CNC plasma cutter.👍😎
I really like your bracket, I think you could have saved more space with the other mounts but still nice job!
Instead of using a manual switch it engage the over ride, use a relay hooked up to your ignition switch. Also, same thing with your winch. You want to use the 5 pin relays (87a pin will be used).
When you start your vehicle, the signal/trigger from the ignition will activate the over ride switch and now you will be use both batteries to start the vehicle. When engaged with winching operations, you pull a signal/trigger from your winch to the relay. The relay engages to active the over ride switch. Using both batteries during winching operations. So, using the two relays, you can perform the operation automatically instead of manually flipping a switch. This way you don't have to remember to flip the switch to disengage the over ride on the isolator
I get what you are saying but they will already be connected when it is running via the “smart isolator”. If I connect the override to the keyed on position then if for some reason the ignition is left on it will run both batteries dead instead of just one. Having it on its own switch I will still be able to start the Jeep if one battery dies in this scenario.
@@ProjectVenture Sorry, let me correct myself😂. For starting the vehicle, you pull the trigger off of the starter solenoid. Once the vehicle is started, the key rotates from start position to run position, and the trigger is disengaged automatically.👍
I have drawn out my wiring diagram I want to use using Microsoft Word using pictures. A picture of a starter for a starter, winch for winch, etc. Then I drew lines connecting everything together. Right now I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado with a camper shell. I will be working on getting all the components here and there. Aux battery, winch, fridge, inverter, shore power, solar, and so on. I have figured out a way to automate and dummy proof my setup. For example while on shore power, I don't want anyone including me to turn on the inverter. If that happens, shore power is automatically shut off. I am in the wings/hopes at looking at acquiring a Jeep Cherokee XJ sometime in the somewhat near future (fighting Social Security). My Chevy is ok. However, most of the local groups in my area take trails where full size trucks just don't fit😂. So I will use my Chevy as a daily driver and the XJ for overlanding/camping.
Does this help if you are having voltage issues while running electrical accessories like light bars, fan, and sound bar? I put in a high output alt, it has helped but my volts are still dropping to around 11 instead of staying up near 13-14.
It wouldn’t really help that much with those issues. It’s more useful when you have something with a high amp draw like a winch. It’s main purpose on my rig is to run all of the non factory accessories off of it to not strain on my starter battery. For your issue though I would recommend upgrading all your battery cables. There are many kits you can find online for this.
For battery cable upgrade, look up the Big 3 or Big 7. These come in kit form.
How do you like that cold
Air intake?
I really like it a lot. Haven’t had any problems with it. Seems to run better than the last Cherokee I had. I have a video on it as well.
Hey bro if your seeing this I’d love to talk to you on a direct call. Your build is awesome, it’s been posted online here almost in parallel time for all the stuff I’ve been doing with my own rig. If you have face time let me know in a reply I can give you a call. We’ve talked maybe once before in your comments, I’ve made zero posts really about my xj on an instagram. This has been a pretty private project of mine.
Why do Americans say sodder? It’s called solder! It’s right there on the label!
It doesn’t even sound right when I try. Lol.
@@ProjectVenture 😂😂
@@officialWWM funny I was thinking about the same 🤔😜🤪🤣🤣🤣
@@officialWWM funny I was thinking about the same 🤔😜🤪🤣🤣
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