Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: El Cajon
Over the long Presidents weekend I finally completed my custom dual battery tray install. The wiring took a fairly long time, since I had to route the wires in a manner that would still let me take it apart when batteries eventually have to be replaced. The Jeep started on the first try 
and the Automatic Charging Relay seems to be working as advertised. I really like the quallity of the Blue Sea System relay.
Here is a couple of pictures:
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=425473"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=425474"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=425472"/>
If you look at the top/left corner of the 2nd picture, you can see the wiring coming in from the passenger cabin. This wiring is for the ARB dual Aircompressor mounted under the passenger seat.
The last picture shows what the different fuse holders are for. I am runing both 12V Main & 12V Auxilary power over to the drivers side of the engine compartment where I am going to install two Bussman fuse/relay boxes to supply all the extra accessories for the Jeep (Front Dual Beam driving lights, ARB Fridge/Freezer, Rear camp flood lights, 12V external outlet under rear bumper, Rock Lights, CB/HAM radio, On-demand water pump, charger for 7" tablet and any future expansion. These 2 boxes will be placed in the empty space on the driver side of the brake booster.
and the Automatic Charging Relay seems to be working as advertised. I really like the quallity of the Blue Sea System relay.Here is a couple of pictures:
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=425473"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=425474"/> <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=425472"/>
If you look at the top/left corner of the 2nd picture, you can see the wiring coming in from the passenger cabin. This wiring is for the ARB dual Aircompressor mounted under the passenger seat.
The last picture shows what the different fuse holders are for. I am runing both 12V Main & 12V Auxilary power over to the drivers side of the engine compartment where I am going to install two Bussman fuse/relay boxes to supply all the extra accessories for the Jeep (Front Dual Beam driving lights, ARB Fridge/Freezer, Rear camp flood lights, 12V external outlet under rear bumper, Rock Lights, CB/HAM radio, On-demand water pump, charger for 7" tablet and any future expansion. These 2 boxes will be placed in the empty space on the driver side of the brake booster.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,800
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From: Midwest City, OK
X2 or 3 or whatever.
Yeah, X2. I'm going to clean mine up one of these days--basically put together my own sPod for about a quarter the price. Someday, LOL.
Yeah, X2. I'm going to clean mine up one of these days--basically put together my own sPod for about a quarter the price. Someday, LOL.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 173
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From: Detroit, MI
Over the long Presidents weekend I finally completed my custom dual battery tray install. The wiring took a fairly long time, since I had to route the wires in a manner that would still let me take it apart when batteries eventually have to be replaced. The Jeep started on the first try and the Automatic Charging Relay seems to be working as advertised. I really like the quallity of the Blue Sea System relay.
Here is a couple of pictures:
Attachment 425473 Attachment 425474 Attachment 425472
If you look at the top/left corner of the 2nd picture, you can see the wiring coming in from the passenger cabin. This wiring is for the ARB dual Aircompressor mounted under the passenger seat.
The last picture shows what the different fuse holders are for. I am runing both 12V Main & 12V Auxilary power over to the drivers side of the engine compartment where I am going to install two Bussman fuse/relay boxes to supply all the extra accessories for the Jeep (Front Dual Beam driving lights, ARB Fridge/Freezer, Rear camp flood lights, 12V external outlet under rear bumper, Rock Lights, CB/HAM radio, On-demand water pump, charger for 7" tablet and any future expansion. These 2 boxes will be placed in the empty space on the driver side of the brake booster.
and the Automatic Charging Relay seems to be working as advertised. I really like the quallity of the Blue Sea System relay.Here is a couple of pictures:
Attachment 425473 Attachment 425474 Attachment 425472
If you look at the top/left corner of the 2nd picture, you can see the wiring coming in from the passenger cabin. This wiring is for the ARB dual Aircompressor mounted under the passenger seat.
The last picture shows what the different fuse holders are for. I am runing both 12V Main & 12V Auxilary power over to the drivers side of the engine compartment where I am going to install two Bussman fuse/relay boxes to supply all the extra accessories for the Jeep (Front Dual Beam driving lights, ARB Fridge/Freezer, Rear camp flood lights, 12V external outlet under rear bumper, Rock Lights, CB/HAM radio, On-demand water pump, charger for 7" tablet and any future expansion. These 2 boxes will be placed in the empty space on the driver side of the brake booster.
That is extremely professional looking. In fact, I'd argue it looks cleaner than my stock set-up with a winch cable and sPOD cable going to the battery terminals. Strong work.
Hopefully your engine compartment isn't always that clean...
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 165
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From: Temecula, CA
Custom Dual Battery Tray install finally finished!
Thanks for the compliments!.
I do have some OCD tendencies
And I like to work in a clean engine bay.
But I do wheel my Jeep and get it dirty.
Proff here (Yes the whole engine was pink also.. But it was the sandstone kind of mud and not clay type, so it was easy to hose off):
I do have some OCD tendencies
And I like to work in a clean engine bay.But I do wheel my Jeep and get it dirty.
Proff here (Yes the whole engine was pink also.. But it was the sandstone kind of mud and not clay type, so it was easy to hose off):
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Conway, ar
Mark i am headed to ktrail this thursday with a group from central overland out of arkansas. This is my first ktrail trip. How was the trail? We are starting at clayton state park as well. Cant wait.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
Edit: Oh, and I should have a video up later today that gives you a great idea of how the trail is: Stay tuned!
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: NJ
Video of the K-Trail II Run last weekend ...
YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j88zqOVAMqE
YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j88zqOVAMqE