reb78 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I keep looking at my 110 and thinking of the National Luna Fridge and a few other low powered accessories that we run off of it whilst camping (Phone chargers, lights etc - nothing critical). The main battery will run the fridge for a few days without any worries, but it would be nice to have a second power source for this so we dont have to worry about flattening the starter battery. Due to the current configuration of the truck, finding the space to squeeze in another lead acid leisure or gel leisure battery is tricky. So, given the advances in battery technology in recent years, are there other viable alternatives that would fit my need, but can be had in different/smaller sizes to the more traditional batteries? Would still like to be able to charge off of the vehicle when the engine is running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 You could use a series of motorcycle or alarm batteries wired in parrallel or consider a little booster pack as a back up to start the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardos Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 There are some some of the lithium power banks you see for phones now offering 12V jump start capabilities or https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Cell-Phone-Portable-Power-Bank-Chargers/XTPower-XT-16000QC2-Power-Bank-connection/B01JZA76B6/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1496066762&sr=8-15&keywords=12v+lithium+battery and found https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chafon-Cf-UPS008-Uninterruptible-Activities-Long-Function-Yellow/dp/B00U5YWKOK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1496066762&sr=8-6&keywords=12v+lithium+battery Which can be charged off 12v or solar panels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 A std. 12v leisure battery is still going to give you most bang for your buck and ease of charging. Are you sure you don't have room for something in your 110? There's plenty of places you can squeeze a battery - some people manage 3 batteries in the original battery box! The solution on our 127 was a cradle on the chassis behind the seatbox outrigger. On the 109 I had two small Hawker red-tops in the "roll" of the rear body in front of the fuel filler, hardly stuck in at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 There are some LiFe packs out there, but you really need to sit down before even googling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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