It should fit. Maybe not with the ARB, but at the very least you can do a 30Ah with the BCDC or Renogy DC charger. If you do the Renogy DC charger with a 30Ah, you're doing better than the genesis system at a quarter of the cost.
@@sonnysoverlandadventures453 Yeah for air compressor I will leave under the hood since mount kits have already been engineered for them to fit but I will run the output at either front or back with quick connect so I dont need to open the hood every time to get air. Since space is at a premium, i'll probably use a dual battery tray and utilize the other tray for the 2 other Li-On batteries. You're right about the cost plus being able to integrate Solar panels into the system solidifies it even more. 👍👍
Great job in this video. I'm doing the a similar set up with a 12v 50ah battery. For your Victron smart shunt in the app battery settings. Do you have the "Battery Starts Synchronized" turned on or off? I'm noticing my SOC in the app doesn't go down (stays at 100%) as the battery draws down?
This is a very good question! We have it set to off. There are reasons to have this turned on though. Originally we had a daisy chain of relays that connected to one of the aux switches. The issue was that the four relays would slowly drain the starter batter if left on. So, I completely scrapped that setup. Now, the redarc is powered and charging the battery at all times. Only reason I'm mentioning this is because this is where synchronization might play a part if everything is disconnected. Share your setup!
an an aircraft avionics tech I can say that crimping is actually the best way to go, but it's important that you crimp properly, using the correct tools, and inspect your crimps to make sure they have been done correctly. You won't see more vibration than an aircraft, so it's kind of hard to argue that soldering is the best way to go. Soldering also comes with a lot of issues as the average person doesn't follow professional soldering techniques or inspection. Either way, you could crimp, then solder, but that's overkill. the important thing would be to make sure you fully understand and research the method you're using and make sure to use adequate wiring and terminal protection/insulation to complete the installation. Personally, I'd recommend newbies go with crimping vice soldering as there's less room for mistakes, but I would caveat that with a few youtube tutorials to make sure they know the methodology. might as well put the time in to do it right the first time, when in doubt ask a friend or your local HAM radio club!
@@sonnysoverlandadventures453 Thanks so you have it grounded to the Chassis and the starter battery? What gauge wire did you use? I'm in the process of the same install now.
You had me at ‘fuse block’! Nice job.
Let me know if you want a solar panel!
Really love the creativity and use of the space. It gives us constant power in the back country and more room for activities in the Jeep.
It's such unused space and for items you don't need to access, at all. Wife approved! 🤣
This is great, I have a 2 door jk but I think I can make it work. Thanks for the video!
It should fit. Maybe not with the ARB, but at the very least you can do a 30Ah with the BCDC or Renogy DC charger. If you do the Renogy DC charger with a 30Ah, you're doing better than the genesis system at a quarter of the cost.
@@sonnysoverlandadventures453 Yeah for air compressor I will leave under the hood since mount kits have already been engineered for them to fit but I will run the output at either front or back with quick connect so I dont need to open the hood every time to get air.
Since space is at a premium, i'll probably use a dual battery tray and utilize the other tray for the 2 other Li-On batteries.
You're right about the cost plus being able to integrate Solar panels into the system solidifies it even more. 👍👍
Sounds like a fun little project! keep us updated on @Salmonsonny on IG!
I like your shirt. Nice set up. .
Funny you say that. Someone gave me a thumbs down when I posted this video and I couldn't figure it out. Looking back now, that's probably why. 😂🤣
Great Video, Thx for sharing. Is there a way to have both (either) solar OR Jeep power to charge the batteries?
Great job in this video. I'm doing the a similar set up with a 12v 50ah battery. For your Victron smart shunt in the app battery settings. Do you have the "Battery Starts Synchronized" turned on or off? I'm noticing my SOC in the app doesn't go down (stays at 100%) as the battery draws down?
This is a very good question! We have it set to off.
There are reasons to have this turned on though.
Originally we had a daisy chain of relays that connected to one of the aux switches. The issue was that the four relays would slowly drain the starter batter if left on. So, I completely scrapped that setup.
Now, the redarc is powered and charging the battery at all times.
Only reason I'm mentioning this is because this is where synchronization might play a part if everything is disconnected.
Share your setup!
an an aircraft avionics tech I can say that crimping is actually the best way to go, but it's important that you crimp properly, using the correct tools, and inspect your crimps to make sure they have been done correctly. You won't see more vibration than an aircraft, so it's kind of hard to argue that soldering is the best way to go. Soldering also comes with a lot of issues as the average person doesn't follow professional soldering techniques or inspection. Either way, you could crimp, then solder, but that's overkill. the important thing would be to make sure you fully understand and research the method you're using and make sure to use adequate wiring and terminal protection/insulation to complete the installation. Personally, I'd recommend newbies go with crimping vice soldering as there's less room for mistakes, but I would caveat that with a few youtube tutorials to make sure they know the methodology. might as well put the time in to do it right the first time, when in doubt ask a friend or your local HAM radio club!
Reading this I got all self conscious about my soldiering. 🤣😂
Thanks for the comments and well said!
Where did you run your ground in this setup?
There's a ground point to the chassis near the DC port on the interior of the JLU. However, it is also grounded to the starter battery.
@@sonnysoverlandadventures453 Thanks so you have it grounded to the Chassis and the starter battery? What gauge wire did you use? I'm in the process of the same install now.
@C-Noel I use the same ground gauge as the hot gauge.
@@sonnysoverlandadventures453 So that would be 6AWG on both red and black from the starter? Thanks
I honestly don't remember and would have to look it up.