Dual Battery necessary?

[gravelguy]

Ok, my big trip is just around the corner and I had to do something, so I picked up one of these at HD. http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/CategoryOverview.aspx?cPath=4033.4034

Someone I work for uses one of these and gave it a thumbs up. Normally that wouldn't be enough for me, but he is notorious for wearing stuff out prematurely and this unit has been a fixture for a while now.

Thanks for all the responses.....Look for a trip report soon.....

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Ok, my big trip is just around the corner and I had to do something, so I picked up one of these at HD. http://www.blackanddecker.com/ProductGuide/CategoryOverview.aspx?cPath=4033.4034

Someone I work for uses one of these and gave it a thumbs up. Normally that wouldn't be enough for me, but he is notorious for wearing stuff out prematurely and this unit has been a fixture for a while now.

Thanks for all the responses.....Look for a trip report soon.....

19AH battery should serve you well

 

[austintaco]

Great thread! I was just debating the expense of dual batteries. My issue is that I have two trucks, an 03 Tacoma and an 84 4runner, both are being built with expedition travels in mind, though the 84 has had some rock crawling experience

I am trying to buy stuff that I can use on either vehicle, to save cost and weight, not in use.

I want to buy something like this, and it looks like a hell of a deal:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190339136333&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

and it seemed like exactly what I would need for my trip(going to Big Bend National and Big Bend Ranch). I will just run one battery, but if I need a jump, I can use the generator. I will be carrying gas, so fuel won't be an issue, and I can use it for other stuff around the camp.

At least, that's my plan. Just looking for opinions and passing on a possibly good deal? I might just buy it now...cross my fingers.

 

[rambrush]

A honda gen set will be much more reliable and is also true sine wave to run sensitive electronics.I am running dual batteries but also have 2 Honda 2000's