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HTB



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Buckingham Blue
PUMA Second battery holder - Split charge system
As noted in a post on another thread, I want to fit a split charge system to my 2012 Puma 90 without having to get rid of the standard Landrover battery (as its only a few weeks old). Try as I might although I can see that a second battery will fit alongside the 'original' battery from posts on here, I can't find an aftermarket battery tray to secure it in place.

Does anyone make a dual battery tray to fit inside the Puma battery box (much like the Odyssey based systems) but that will accept the standard battery and a smaller one alongside?

Looking to provide power for a winch and overnight for basic lighting and power when camping.
Post #988281 8th Apr 2023 4:45pm
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Bluest



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You can fit 2 standard size batteries in easily if you remove the jack and chock etc. I had to make my own tray, which meant learning to use a Mig welder I borrowed. I can’t believe no one has made one commercially. There is room behind the batteries for the VSR too. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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macfrank



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One tray I can think of is gmb-mount (https://shop.gmb-mount.de/DEFENDER/Elektrik/Doppelbatteriesys./). I think there are other makes, too.
I made my own from aluminium sheets and profiles. It's not too hard to do:
https://www.kraxlr.de/makingof.html#electrics

More pictures (poor quality, but you get the idea). Uses the original bolts from underneath, and the screw-in clamps from above to secure the batteries.


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Post #988297 8th Apr 2023 7:05pm
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kmac



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The Flatdog tray might do it - I made my own for original battery and a Numax

https://www.flatdoguk.com/defender-twin-battery-tray~93
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Mdm



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gywn lewis one works a treat in a puma
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HTB



Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
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Thanks you all for the replies and ideas - mecfrank your photos are really useful. Need to do a proper translation from German, but is the GMK says something about the 300tdi? Isn’t the puma box slightly different, but perhaps it’s just about making the floor flat.

I might give flatdog a shout and see what they think - I need a roof rack and high level internal shelf for the 90 and am almost decided on their kit for those. They seem to be pretty helpful.

Will let you know how I get on with a solution.
Post #988667 11th Apr 2023 7:46pm
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Marcassin



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macfrank wrote:
One tray I can think of is gmb-mount (https://shop.gmb-mount.de/DEFENDER/Elektrik/Doppelbatteriesys./). I think there are other makes, too.
I made my own from aluminium sheets and profiles. It's not too hard to do:
https://www.kraxlr.de/makingof.html#electrics

More pictures (poor quality, but you get the idea). Uses the original bolts from underneath, and the screw-in clamps from above to secure the batteries.


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Hi Macfrank, thanks for the photos. Would you share measures and plans ? I am really interested to try it out ?
Post #992644 14th May 2023 8:14pm
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