Mark Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Hi AllI have finally had the time to post some pics of my portable battery box for camping, etc.Consists of:Big Jim Toolbox (heavy duty)102aH Deep Cycle 12VVarious fuses2x Hella Sockets2x 12V sockets2x BH Sockets (Red) - for NL dual battery connection to bakkie.1x BH Socket (Grey) - for connection to solar panels (2x 100W)20A Solar Controller (Built in)1x NL battery monitor - recessed in lid.Works very well with NL freezer or inverter (used for grinder/drill etc on farm) Comments and suggestions Mark Clint and Chris Hobson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dax021 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Very nice. Care to share a wiring diagram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Nice job Mark I've just converted my camping/load shedding system to 24 V so I need to make a new portable box as well (something with wheels) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Very nice. Care to share a wiring diagram? Not very complicated. All main circuits (charging and solar) are connected directly to battery. All others go through a block with fuses for each of the 12V and Hella sockets. The Grey BH is so I don't plug the Red BH into this socket. I have an extension cable from socket in bakkie load bay for NL dual battery connection (Red BH to Red BH). I run my fridge off a hella and lights are off 12V sockets. Regards Mark Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Nice job Mark I've just converted my camping/load shedding system to 24 V so I need to make a new portable box as well (something with wheels) Bug Jim may have a nice roller box that would fit 2x 12V batteries and all the bits... I like this solution. http://toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ridgid-Pro-Tool-Box-Cart.jpg Clint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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