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| ScottDab Member Since: 04 Sep 2017 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 21   
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I have bought a 2008 Defender 110 which I am converting into a camper. Which we plan on driving to Portugal for Christmas. I will do a proper build thread as I go along.
I thought some people would be interested in my split charge. As i am limited for room in the back I wanted to get everything under the seats. I purchased this split charge from Split-Charge.co.uk (durtic VSR replay) through eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/201605897570 I then purchased a Banner 110ah battery from Alpha Batteries (The delivery company was terrible, ordered Sunday and it didn't come until 5.45 Friday, after saying it would be delivered 3 times during the week. Alpha Batteries were very good, kept in contact and said they would give my a partial refund) - http://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/12v-banne...58EALw_wcB I made a false floor over the Orginal battery tray and then used wood to hold in the batteries around the sides. The relay was mounted under the drivers seat and the cables run through the existing grommets. The kit was very good, a good set of instructions and came with absolutly everything needed. The only thing I came across was the LED on the relay is covered by the label and although there is a clear patch over the LED it is very thick so you can only really see it at night. If anyone wants to know any more just let me know and I will update as I use it!  Click image to enlarge |
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9th Oct 2017 7:16pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908 
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Interesting reading, thank you. Look forward to seeing further developments. Portugal for Christmas, you haven't given yourself long!
 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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9th Oct 2017 7:43pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I appreciate that they're probably a snug fit but you really should have a clamp of some description over those batteries, particularly with the exposed positive terminals. A significant bump or, heaven forbid, a roll and you'll have batteries welding themselves to the seat base. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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9th Oct 2017 8:29pm |
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| ScottDab Member Since: 04 Sep 2017 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 21
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I will sort a strap out but forgot to mention I have a wooden battery cover! I presume the original metal one was lost and someone just replaced it with a bit of ply!
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9th Oct 2017 9:07pm |
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| legin Member Since: 22 Jul 2017 Location: Chelmsford Essex Posts: 1004 
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As LandRoverAnorak pointed out you need some clamp not just for safety but for the MOT .I will be watching be watching with interest as I built a bed in a 90 off roader a long time ago
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9th Oct 2017 9:13pm |
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