I had a Genesis dual battery setup in my JK. That was a piece of cake to install. It was nice when I had a dead battery and could link the batteries for a jump start. I didn't really have any accessory loads on my Jeep to speak of then but now I'm looking at camp lights and fridge as well as possibly a diesel heater for cooler camping and a cooling system for summer camping. I need to figure out what I'm going to do for power now in my Bronco.
I’m doing this too , just buying all the materials and I’m putting my dc to dc. inverter and battery in pelican/roam style box. Debating on putting them all together or putting the lights in a separate box and the dc to dc and inverter in a pelican case attached to my bed rack inside. But I think having them protected is best. But thanks for the vid. I hope one 100ah battery is enough for me for now. I tint RVs as I travel full time RVing and want to run all my bed rack lights, rock lights, and have an outlet for my tinting plotter machine In back so I don’t have to have the Jeep on to run the machine.
Great set up Matt. I have a Redarc BCDC 1225 set up in my 4RNR and I think you left out some important safety items. You should have a 60a fuse on the brown out put wire before the battery. I also recommend hooking up your accessory power to a fuse panel, then run the load power from the aux battery to that with another 60a load fuse near the battery and in between the fuse block. I use one from Blue Sea that accepts midi fuses. This makes it easier to add more circuits as needed. I also installed a Redarc lithium lo voltage disconnect. Look at your Redarc install manual fig 2.7.2 it shows how to wire it up the way I did. Have a Happy New Year! Let me know if you have any questions.
I’m excited to see the comparison video. I’ve had two power stations but returned one and gave my parents the other one for power outages. So, now I’m in the market to power my vehicle fridge among a few other things.
nicely done. You should be able to power a camp now. One thing you might want to be aware of is that you might need some insulation for your aux batteries. They tend to need it when they get too cold.
200ah and a BCDC-1250D, I would say OVERKILL, but that would just be jealousy rearing it’s ugly head. I’ve had a 1225D and 100ah BB for a couple of years. Recently moved the setup from the bed of my JT, to my little A-Frame camper. With 320w of solar. I have never gotten the battery down past 90%, until this trip to Utah where the sun has barely shown. The Redarc has been invaluable recharging my battle born from the Jeep. I have 200w of solar plugged into the Redarc and 120w portable panel hooked to a Victron charge controller. I really like that those batteries have Bluetooth, so you don’t need a Victron or Ali shunt to see how much power your using and putting back in. Still waiting on your camper review! Want to see how you plan on powering that thing as well.
I have a suggestion. Go to a dollar store/Walmart and get a plastic bin that will fit over the inverter. Put Velcro around the inverter on the bed sidewall. Put Velcro on the lip of the plastic bin as well. Maybe use hot glue to attach it to the bin. This would give you water protection. Not waterproof. And can be easily removed when you need to access the outlets on the inverter. Just my .02. Dave
if you decide to get a larger inverter then just make sure you consider the amperage you will be pulling. Check the discharge rates of the batteries and make sure you have the gauge cable needed. I don't think you could do 3kw inverter on that setup, especially with that gauge cable.
Are you still happy with how you have this setup? Just ordered a RedArc BCDC1225d charger for my Gladiator. Any changes you would make? As always, thanks for the great content!
Great video Matt. I have a very similar set up to yours. Have you had any problems with your alternator struggling to push 50 amps to the aux batteries? My Gladiator has the 240 amp alternator and I just ordered a 300 Ah self heated Temgot lifepo4 battery. I've been trying to decide which DC-DC charger to get, and how many amps my alternator can safely push to the aux battery. Based on your review, it looks like the Redarc BCDC 1250 would be a great option.
Question for you Matt so I'm watching your video with my hubby and your adding 2 batteries to your jeep my question is why don't you wash your jeep before you put new things on. My hubby wheels all the time and always clean it up after he gets back home. I realize your going to get it dirty again but... it's like making your bed your going to get back in it but you still make it. So my husband said I'm being a Karen but I was just wondering. Still love watching you tho
lol im sure he washes it but its an offroader its never gonna be showroom ready cus hes probbly still has moab dirt around ther in the truck. His truck looks pretty clean to me, its not drenched in dried up mud. Go away Karen🤣
I have the Redarc 1240d with a 300ah battery and two 100watt panels on top of my truck. I noticed you have the Dual Voltage 52mm gauge to go with the BCDC. You didn’t show the install of that. Did you install it ? How did you wire it ? I have it, but haven’t installed mine yet
I would go with one of the newer self heating batteries in that environment. Several companies make them including Anti Gravity and Renogy. We have two of the Renogy batteries in our trailer.
I got a lil dometic cdf 11 and just my light, small ac heater and my dometic fantastic fan in my truck shell. Got a Jackery 240 with the solar and works for me. I was gonna do the redarc dual setup, pretty easy to setup tbh, but when i outweighed the costs and ease the jackery made more sense it was cheaper and more better for me.
Two Cpaps in our Casita trailer with the house lead acid. We use the proprietary 12v adaptor cord , our 100w suitcase panel charges it up by noon. I just got a battery box wired up with sockets and plugs , and a 100aH LifePo4 battery to go in it. Just picked up a Renogy DC to DC charger and getting stuff together for a similar set up in my Colorado camper shell. A 100aH lid all you need, plenty for a fridge as well. They prewired boxes are from several companies, just search on youtube .
Matt need some experience advice. I am thinking about buying 60AH antigravity as my primary JKU battery. And run a dometic 55 fridge. Is the antigravity a good option for my rig. Any help is appreciated.
By canopy do you mean awning? If so, probably not since my rack is only a half height rack. I have a portable awning I use when the weather is bad called a Moon Shade.
Meaning like rsi smart cap, alu cab, etc……. Like the rack but, wondering how the new electrics will hold up being somewhat exposed? Regardless, sweet setup & enjoying the videos… Look fwd to the Tank review!
For those that need a dual battery that looks like a great setup. I don't think I will ever need that much but if I do I know who can help me install it...lol
I think when you do the Compare and Contrast episode can I make a request? For those of us that can't do math or even comprehend the whole Amp Hour and Watts.... Can you tell us more specifics about how long total your setup would run on the Power Station vs the Antigravity Batts? I can't find all the specifics of how long a fridge or even two would run off a Jackery or EcoFlow. Also trying to figure out if i should just drop 3k for the biggest power station available for easy power distrution or buy a battery setup with redarc like you
I can certainly do some of that. In all of my power station videos I say how long they run our Dometic fridge. I'm not going to actually test my setup on how long it would run a fridge because I would have to leave my Jeep parked for over a week. lol
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Dang its that good?!?! That seems like a huge gap between a power station and two batteries no? Well.. however you record the next video I can't wait. I'll have to go back through your videos again. Love your content good sir!
Awesome setup Matt! I’m piecing together my new 4Runner and don’t really have the space for the battery setup, however, I’m debating on a fridge. I’ve been going back and forth between the Iceco 75 and the Dometic 75, I’m curious of your opinion of the Iceco this far.
I always wondered what these guys do for a living before they got into overlanding and making money on RUclips to be able to buy some of the stuff. Gotta be in tech or medicine.
This is awesome and affordable! Question, what is the use expectancy of the antigravity batteries before needing replaced, and what is their approximate weight? probably considerably less weight than the led acid batteries I bet. Thank you, have batteries Blessed New Year
Lifepo batteries have a life expectancy of 2000-3000 cycles to 80% compared to 500 cycles or less on a lead acid battery and they are a lot lighter. They can also be drained to zero without damaging the battery.
26.2lbs ea is the published weight for the DC-100-V2, Antigravity offers a Prorated Warranty term of 10 years, or 2000 battery cycles, whichever comes first
Post a link if you do a video. I'ld be interested in more details. Personal preference or quality issues. I went with an AGM for house battery as my alternator can charge it without the extra charge controller.
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I had a Genesis dual battery setup in my JK. That was a piece of cake to install. It was nice when I had a dead battery and could link the batteries for a jump start. I didn't really have any accessory loads on my Jeep to speak of then but now I'm looking at camp lights and fridge as well as possibly a diesel heater for cooler camping and a cooling system for summer camping. I need to figure out what I'm going to do for power now in my Bronco.
I’m doing this too , just buying all the materials and I’m putting my dc to dc. inverter and battery in pelican/roam style box. Debating on putting them all together or putting the lights in a separate box and the dc to dc and inverter in a pelican case attached to my bed rack inside. But I think having them protected is best.
But thanks for the vid. I hope one 100ah battery is enough for me for now.
I tint RVs as I travel full time RVing and want to run all my bed rack lights, rock lights, and have an outlet for my tinting plotter machine In back so I don’t have to have the Jeep on to run the machine.
Super cool to see that you see the options for long-term use for the extra power to run other units off this system.
Great set up Matt. I have a Redarc BCDC 1225 set up in my 4RNR and I think you left out some important safety items. You should have a 60a fuse on the brown out put wire before the battery. I also recommend hooking up your accessory power to a fuse panel, then run the load power from the aux battery to that with another 60a load fuse near the battery and in between the fuse block. I use one from Blue Sea that accepts midi fuses. This makes it easier to add more circuits as needed. I also installed a Redarc lithium lo voltage disconnect. Look at your Redarc install manual fig 2.7.2 it shows how to wire it up the way I did. Have a Happy New Year! Let me know if you have any questions.
I've got all mine connected to 60 amp fuses from Redarc. You can see one of the fuses in one of the later shots of the Redarc.
I’m excited to see the comparison video. I’ve had two power stations but returned one and gave my parents the other one for power outages. So, now I’m in the market to power my vehicle fridge among a few other things.
I have learned more from this channel than I could have imagined. Older video, but great insight and information
Thanks so much!!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventuresyour content is always awesome, thank you!
nicely done. You should be able to power a camp now. One thing you might want to be aware of is that you might need some insulation for your aux batteries. They tend to need it when they get too cold.
most people don't camp in 20 degree F temps
@@2superblus You do if you have a heater.
@@2superblusyou must be from down south.
@@TheGSXRob lol Wisconsin my whole life and I don't see people camping here much at all in cold temps.
Looks like a simple system, awesome video, thanks
200ah and a BCDC-1250D, I would say OVERKILL, but that would just be jealousy rearing it’s ugly head. I’ve had a 1225D and 100ah BB for a couple of years. Recently moved the setup from the bed of my JT, to my little A-Frame camper. With 320w of solar. I have never gotten the battery down past 90%, until this trip to Utah where the sun has barely shown. The Redarc has been invaluable recharging my battle born from the Jeep. I have 200w of solar plugged into the Redarc and 120w portable panel hooked to a Victron charge controller. I really like that those batteries have Bluetooth, so you don’t need a Victron or Ali shunt to see how much power your using and putting back in. Still waiting on your camper review! Want to see how you plan on powering that thing as well.
How has this dual battery system worked out, and any changes you made? Thank you.
Hey Matt thank for the amazing video, question, where you connect the blue wire that go to the (ignition)?
Or you skip ⏭️ because no need?
I have a suggestion. Go to a dollar store/Walmart and get a plastic bin that will fit over the inverter. Put Velcro around the inverter on the bed sidewall. Put Velcro on the lip of the plastic bin as well. Maybe use hot glue to attach it to the bin. This would give you water protection. Not waterproof. And can be easily removed when you need to access the outlets on the inverter. Just my .02. Dave
if you decide to get a larger inverter then just make sure you consider the amperage you will be pulling. Check the discharge rates of the batteries and make sure you have the gauge cable needed. I don't think you could do 3kw inverter on that setup, especially with that gauge cable.
That switch pod/panel you installed by your fridge. Where did you get that at
Are you still happy with how you have this setup? Just ordered a RedArc BCDC1225d charger for my Gladiator. Any changes you would make? As always, thanks for the great content!
Thanks for the video. Got a question. Why did you go with 2 100ah batteries instead of 1 200ah battery?
👍👍 why did you choose the redarc over ctek d250se 12v? 11-19-23
Did the Jeep come with the Aux power system under the inverter? If not where did you get it?
Does your gladiator have the smart alternator if so is there issues with not hooking up the blue wire to ignition
It has the high output alternator. Not sure about smart or not.
Great video Matt. I have a very similar set up to yours. Have you had any problems with your alternator struggling to push 50 amps to the aux batteries? My Gladiator has the 240 amp alternator and I just ordered a 300 Ah self heated Temgot lifepo4 battery. I've been trying to decide which DC-DC charger to get, and how many amps my alternator can safely push to the aux battery. Based on your review, it looks like the Redarc BCDC 1250 would be a great option.
No issues at all with the alternator.
Another great video, those Redarc's are top of the line.
Question for you Matt so I'm watching your video with my hubby and your adding 2 batteries to your jeep my question is why don't you wash your jeep before you put new things on. My hubby wheels all the time and always clean it up after he gets back home. I realize your going to get it dirty again but... it's like making your bed your going to get back in it but you still make it. So my husband said I'm being a Karen but I was just wondering. Still love watching you tho
I don't make my bed either. 😂
lol im sure he washes it but its an offroader its never gonna be showroom ready cus hes probbly still has moab dirt around ther in the truck. His truck looks pretty clean to me, its not drenched in dried up mud. Go away Karen🤣
I have the Redarc 1240d with a 300ah battery and two 100watt panels on top of my truck. I noticed you have the Dual Voltage 52mm gauge to go with the BCDC. You didn’t show the install of that. Did you install it ? How did you wire it ? I have it, but haven’t installed mine yet
As into the Overlanding lifestyle as y'all are, I was wondering if you were ever going install a dual battery setup. Looks nice.
I live in Northwestern Montana where it gets and stays below zero often. How would I go about keeping my auxiliary batteries warm?
I would go with one of the newer self heating batteries in that environment. Several companies make them including Anti Gravity and Renogy. We have two of the Renogy batteries in our trailer.
I got a lil dometic cdf 11 and just my light, small ac heater and my dometic fantastic fan in my truck shell. Got a Jackery 240 with the solar and works for me. I was gonna do the redarc dual setup, pretty easy to setup tbh, but when i outweighed the costs and ease the jackery made more sense it was cheaper and more better for me.
would this be a option to run a cpap machine overnight. This is what hinders me from overnight camping.
Two Cpaps in our Casita trailer with the house lead acid. We use the proprietary 12v adaptor cord , our 100w suitcase panel charges it up by noon. I just got a battery box wired up with sockets and plugs , and a 100aH LifePo4 battery to
go in it. Just picked up a Renogy DC to DC charger and getting stuff together for a similar set up in my Colorado camper shell. A 100aH lid all you need, plenty for a fridge as well. They prewired boxes are from several companies, just search on youtube .
Glad it all worked out!!!
has the redarc specifically.. been safe in the rain ???
It’s been fantastic
Can you do this setup with two 700 or 800 w batteries (lets say duralast)?
What fuse did you run the little blue wire from the redarc to?
Matt need some experience advice. I am thinking about buying 60AH antigravity as my primary JKU battery. And run a dometic 55 fridge. Is the antigravity a good option for my rig. Any help is appreciated.
AntiGravity is great!!
Redarc is great stuff, but surprised you didn't go with Battle Born batteries. Best wishes for all of it.
I loved the feature set of the AntiGravity batteries and the bluetooth monitoring.
how does that setup do in the rain?
It’s been doing awesome for over a year.
Nice! Will you be upgrading to a canopy at some point?
By canopy do you mean awning? If so, probably not since my rack is only a half height rack. I have a portable awning I use when the weather is bad called a Moon Shade.
Meaning like rsi smart cap, alu cab, etc……. Like the rack but, wondering how the new electrics will hold up being somewhat exposed? Regardless, sweet setup & enjoying the videos… Look fwd to the Tank review!
Did you have to wire it to the ignition switch?
I did not.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thank you for the quick reply 👍
If I started with one battery, can it easily be expanded to 2 batteries as my needs grow?
Absolutely
For those that need a dual battery that looks like a great setup. I don't think I will ever need that much but if I do I know who can help me install it...lol
Are you still using this system as your power source now?
Yes I am and it’s been awesome!!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thank you. I have been building my Gladiator for 6 months. Your page has been so helpful.
How high is your garage door opening?
I think when you do the Compare and Contrast episode can I make a request? For those of us that can't do math or even comprehend the whole Amp Hour and Watts.... Can you tell us more specifics about how long total your setup would run on the Power Station vs the Antigravity Batts? I can't find all the specifics of how long a fridge or even two would run off a Jackery or EcoFlow. Also trying to figure out if i should just drop 3k for the biggest power station available for easy power distrution or buy a battery setup with redarc like you
I can certainly do some of that. In all of my power station videos I say how long they run our Dometic fridge. I'm not going to actually test my setup on how long it would run a fridge because I would have to leave my Jeep parked for over a week. lol
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Dang its that good?!?! That seems like a huge gap between a power station and two batteries no? Well.. however you record the next video I can't wait. I'll have to go back through your videos again. Love your content good sir!
@@xLopez210x thank you so much
Nice setup thanks for sharing
Awesome setup Matt! I’m piecing together my new 4Runner and don’t really have the space for the battery setup, however, I’m debating on a fridge. I’ve been going back and forth between the Iceco 75 and the Dometic 75, I’m curious of your opinion of the Iceco this far.
My iceco is doing great!!!
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Awesome thanks!
What size is the battery cable you use?
6 aug
I always wondered what these guys do for a living before they got into overlanding and making money on RUclips to be able to buy some of the stuff.
Gotta be in tech or medicine.
Awesome video! Want to sell me one of your 25 old portable stations? 😎
You’re the man, this is exactly what I was looking for
Awesome!
get a clear cover from amazon to cover and some silicone.
Cool video. thanks for sharing.
Awesome video!
Thanks!
This is awesome and affordable! Question, what is the use expectancy of the antigravity batteries before needing replaced, and what is their approximate weight? probably considerably less weight than the led acid batteries I bet. Thank you, have batteries Blessed New Year
Lifepo batteries have a life expectancy of 2000-3000 cycles to 80% compared to 500 cycles or less on a lead acid battery and they are a lot lighter. They can also be drained to zero without damaging the battery.
36 lbs each and like Matt said more than 2000 cycles
26.2lbs ea is the published weight for the DC-100-V2, Antigravity offers a Prorated Warranty term of 10 years, or 2000 battery cycles, whichever comes first
been there and done that and the redarc is not the way to go. Im pulling my 1250 as we speak. fyi
Post a link if you do a video. I'ld be interested in more details. Personal preference or quality issues. I went with an AGM for house battery as my alternator can charge it without the extra charge controller.
Any reason why you don't like the redarc?
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