Installed a battery bank in the rear cargo area

[thegeneral]

 

[thegeneral]

 

[livingez_123]

What is all the power needed for?

 

[thegeneral]

I have two amps for my stereo, 40" Rigid LED bar, two 20" led bars, interior lighting, and the ability to hook up an inverter and run 110. All without having the truck running or killing the battery.

 

[chauncey0337]

How many amps is the second alt?

 

[thegeneral]

It's the DC power engineering 270xp. (270amps)

 

[08grey]

Sealed battery's?

 

[thegeneral]

Odyssey pc2150's. Both the same manufacture date and the same model. you can mount them upside down, they are the same batteries that the military uses.

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I know it seems like a lot of power, but i tend to opt on the high side when it comes to they yukon. ready for anything...

 

[MrJuanderful]

Do you have the 2nd alternator and battery bank isolated from the stock/starter battery?

What kind of brackets did you use for the 2nd alternator?

 

[thegeneral]

Yea the second alternator is completely separate from the main alternator. the batteries and the accessories that they run are totally separate from the main battery as well. I still have yet to wire the stereo to the bank, but for now it's fine.

I got the bracket from DC power engineering. It's a pretty simple install.

 

[MrJuanderful]

How much do those military style batteries go for? Did you get a big discount because you are a General?

 

[thegeneral]

That's pretty funny.

I dont really remember, but I think they were around 400/piece.

 

[08grey]

Why not do a nice power port female plug with a cover to the outside of the box for ac/dc connection or boosting ect. Love the kill switch.