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  1. J

    IBS or Blue Sea?

    Thank you sir. I'll be sure to stay away from that one.
  2. J

    IBS or Blue Sea?

    That's exactly what I've noticed... the Optima's seem to have a lower capacity. I'll look into the Odyssey and see if that's a viable option. I know there was a certain size that was known for giving people problems. Besides that, I've heard nothing but good things about Odyssey batteries...
  3. J

    IBS or Blue Sea?

    Thank you for your feedback! This is precisely the kind of info I was looking for. I can definitely upgrade to 2 gauge wire. The only reason I was going with 4 was because that's what the IBS system used... I was using it as a blueprint. I don't have any plans to add a winch, but I do like the...
  4. J

    IBS or Blue Sea?

    This is the option I'm leaning towards. I'm going to try to get 4 AWG wire from a local shop and see if they'll crimp the ends for me. From what I've read, you need a special tool to crimp wire, since the wire is so thick (please correct me if I'm wrong). So here's what I'm thinking for my...
  5. J

    IBS or Blue Sea?

    I'm leaning towards Blue Sea simply because it's cheaper and appears to be more reliable (not saying IBS isn't a good system, but from what I've read on this very forum, it's hard to beat Blue Sea when it comes to reliability. I'm just concerned about the installation. I haven't done a lot of...
  6. J

    IBS or Blue Sea?

    Good to know that you've had positive experiences with it. I like the fact that it comes with everything you need. Was the installation difficult?
  7. J

    IBS or Blue Sea?

    I looked at it... for the price I think I'd just go with Blue Sea. But thank you for the suggestion. That seems to be the general consensus. I was considering getting their Weekender fridge, but after reading about the problems (and general lack of satisfaction) with their dual battery system...
  8. J

    IBS or Blue Sea?

    Hello everyone, I've searched and read quite a bit about a dual battery setup for my vehicle. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger, and so I just had a few questions. First off, I've got a 2010 Ford Expedition. I've got the rear bucket seats, and am planning on putting the 50 quart ARB...
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