Currently running an IBS dual battery setup with 35PC1400 odyssey batteries in my tacoma and am currently having issues keeping my batteries charged properly.
I understand that the 3rd generation tacoma has a smart alternator and doesn't put out adequate voltage to the batteries. On previous generations you could boost the voltage via plugging a voltage booster in the alt-s fuse under the hood but toyota has changed it up and is now using the ECU to control the voltage regulator.
My one draw currently is a 35 qt engel fridge on the service battery and i have a dash cam on my starter battery when the truck is parked.
I am currently looking at the ctek 140a offroad but i am unsure if this is the right choice. I plan to keep both batteries under the hood of the truck. I have not decided where i would mount the 140 if i go that route but i am open to better options.
Truck gets drove 2 hours a day and the vehicle is parked in a underground. During the day at work i can plug in if i add some sort of shore power,solar, or both.
I do alot more driving off grid but i am still worried about the batteries not getting 14.7 volts
Thanks
I understand that the 3rd generation tacoma has a smart alternator and doesn't put out adequate voltage to the batteries. On previous generations you could boost the voltage via plugging a voltage booster in the alt-s fuse under the hood but toyota has changed it up and is now using the ECU to control the voltage regulator.
My one draw currently is a 35 qt engel fridge on the service battery and i have a dash cam on my starter battery when the truck is parked.
I am currently looking at the ctek 140a offroad but i am unsure if this is the right choice. I plan to keep both batteries under the hood of the truck. I have not decided where i would mount the 140 if i go that route but i am open to better options.
Truck gets drove 2 hours a day and the vehicle is parked in a underground. During the day at work i can plug in if i add some sort of shore power,solar, or both.
I do alot more driving off grid but i am still worried about the batteries not getting 14.7 volts
Thanks