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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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I have a Xantrex 1800 inverter and would like to do a dual battery setup and have some few questions.
The inverter need less than 10 ft of wire for installation. From engine to the left back side of the disco compartment is over 13 ft. Is it possible to relocate 2 batteries and leave one battery in the original battery tray?
I would like to leave the original battery as starting battery and the 2 relocated ones are for the inverter, how to do that?
If anyone can point me to the right direction here? Thanks
Gerry
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Why do you need 3 batteries, that is major over kill for the most part.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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I thought you need 2 for the inverter and 1 for starting. Thanks
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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I run a 2400 watt inverter mounted it in the back. I run 1 optima yellow top never an issue.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Hm I run one deep cycle battery. No issues yet
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by LR03NJ
I thought you need 2 for the inverter and 1 for starting. Thanks
What do you plan to run that makes you think you need all that power?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Thanks, I need to run 2-52 inch lcd and 2-JBL Eon 510 speakers rated 280 watts-560 watts peak each and an appox. 400 watt xserve computer on location. Need to run at least 5 hours for just computer and about 1.5 hours for the LCD and speakers combined. Thanks
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Where the hell are you mounting 2 52 inch lcd's? And why???
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by LR03NJ
Thanks, I need to run 2-52 inch lcd and 2-JBL Eon 510 speakers rated 280 watts-560 watts peak each and an appox. 400 watt xserve computer on location. Need to run at least 5 hours for just computer and about 1.5 hours for the LCD and speakers combined. Thanks

Mobile gaming rig or trying to out-pimp "Pimp My Ride?"
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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