What is a DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM and how does it work?

Maybe you've heard of them, maybe not. Either way, there's a lot of confusion around what a dual battery system is and how it actually works. This week Shane is joined by our customer service manager, Mike, to answer questions about dual battery systems.
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[@bigdbigd404]

Installed mine in my 2020 Rubicon. Works awesome. Great product.

[@GenesisOffroad]

So glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@4regoverland]

I feel more plugged in now than before... :)

[@GenesisOffroad]

That's awesome, glad to hear it!

[@mikehoffman3690]

Great video. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@GenesisOffroad]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheHitSquadOffroad]

I’m looking forward to the next vid about the gauge for the 2nd battery. I’ve been a little hesitant to run anything for too long, because I don’t know the voltage of the 2nd battery.

[@GenesisOffroad]

We'll be working on the next video real soon - we are in the middle of launching 7 new products right now, so stay tuned! Check out www.genesisoffroad.com/new-products.html for a sneak peak!

[@loganmartin6674]

Any movement on having the set up for the new gen 4 Tacomas?

[@GenesisOffroad]

We'll try to work on getting one of those in the shop for measurements soon. Until then, check out our Universal options here - www.genesisoffroad.com/Universal_c_27.html

[@earlhamil731]

If the GO kit is installed with two aux batteries how many amp hours are available? What don’t I get that. Something a Redarc

[@RaymondAuge]

This might be a crazy idea but... Could it be possible to pair the system to the remote start capability of the vehicle so that it could start the vehicle when the battery drain reaches a particular threshold?

[@GenesisOffroad]

I'm pretty sure I have seen devices on the market that will crank the engine when the battery reaches a preset threshold. I have not tested any of them though. I think those are typically used for mission critical applications where it would be important to make sure the battery never goes low, maybe for ships out at sea, or equipment that relies on battery power with no other charging source. I would look at that like any other aftermarket electrical accessory, as just another device that you could add onto your vehicle.

[@ian6358]

I'm Interested in it but I don't see a kit for a 19 raptor.

[@GenesisOffroad]

We have lots of vehicle specific kits, but if we don't have one for your vehicle, you can take a look at our Universal options. These parts help you mount an extra battery in the vehicle, and you can also use our Universal Power Hub to get all the same features, you'll just need to pick a spot to mount it securely. See here for more details - www.genesisoffroad.com/Universal_c_27.html

[@ngunbileg]

I installed a Genesis dual battery kit on my 4Runner about two years ago, and since then, it's been gradually tearing apart the sheet metal in my engine bay where the battery tray mounts. I should note that I take my rig off-road maybe once or twice every other month, mostly on fire roads nothing hardcore so it shouldn't be causing this kind of damage.
I've read on various forums that others have had similar issues, with dual battery setups completely tearing through the sheet metal and even pushing the headlight out. Despite these problems, I really like the kit and would prefer to keep it minus the damage, of course. I'm now looking for advice on how to repair the damage and reinforce the area so I can reinstall the kit.
Genesis Offroad, since you're answering questions, I’d appreciate your input on this situation. Do you have any solutions to prevent this kind of damage?

[@GenesisOffroad]

I'm sorry to hear you're having some trouble, that's certainly not the experience we want for our customers. I do have some suggestions for you based on what we've seen and heard from other customers. We identified 3 main factors that lead to the issue you are describing. The first factor was with the original design of the 'legs' or risers on the bottom of the tray, which is used to raise the tray up from the stock battery mount surface to gain some clearance. Our original design of those legs was too small, which meant there was too much weight on a small surface contact area. We quickly redesigned those mounting legs (back in 2020) to spread that weight out over a much wider area and that eliminated nearly all of those issues. The other factors that we saw leading to some problems came from improper installation. It's very important to get the nutserts installed properly so the bolts can securely hold the tray. If the nutserts are not compressed fully, or they are crooked, or otherwise not done right, then it can lead to the tray moving or vibrating, which over time can lead to stress cracks. Likewise, if the bolts that hold the tray down are not tight, that can allow vibration in the tray as well.
So with our new tray design (released in 2020) and with proper installation of the nutserts, and tight bolts to hold the tray down, you'll have no issues.
If you are seeing stress cracks around the nutserts, the best solution I have seen to repair that is to weld in a new piece of sheetmetal on top of that factory sheetmetal to create a new stronger surface to install some new nutserts into. Something like 18 to 16 gauge sheetmetal would work great. If you need to get new nutserts from your local hardware store, you can get 1/4"-20 thread pitch to match the bolts.
I hope this helps! Feel free to call if you have any questions! 901-214-5337 -Shane

[@10QKA]

I saw someone install this with series 34 batteries. All the info I have seen states that two 25 agm series 25 batteries. Can i use a different group size besides the 25?😊

[@GenesisOffroad]

It depends on the vehicle. Our kits for the Jeep JK and the Toyota Tacoma use Group 34. The Jeep JL and other Toyota models use Group 25. For more info about that, watch this video - th-cam.com/video/JopB0I1CRzY/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared

[@10QKA]

@GenesisOffroad can I use a group 24 series battery set on a 21 gladiator? I have been looking everywhere for the 25 series and I can find them online only, but they run between 400 and 500 each. I want to use your product, but I'd really like to stay in budget