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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Genesis Off-Road Dual Battery System for JK
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<blockquote data-quote="Ballermaris" data-source="post: 429357" data-attributes="member: 18206"><p>Sorry been busy with crazy stuff going on, but I wanted to post an update on an upgrade I did to my 2018 Wrangler JK.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]116587[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is a dual battery system designed for the JK and for those who have other vehicles like a Tacoma they also have a kit for it.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]116588[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>It uses Odyssey Batteries with a rated life span for up to ten years of normal and for hardcore folk who are unfortunately violent with their rigs they can only give a three-year life span. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]116589[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I had the system professionally installed at a Jeep Off-Road Specialty shop 4WP in Norcross, Georgia. 4WP does not carry the dual battery system in its catalog.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]116590[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Those that are mechanically inclined should be okay with it. I ordered the option monitoring system.</p><p></p><p>You can view the kit here along with the specs: <a href="https://www.genesisoffroad.com/jk-dual-battery-kit" target="_blank">https://www.genesisoffroad.com/jk-dual-battery-kit</a></p><p></p><p>The batteries used in the system are sealed fully and require no servicing. You can view their specs here: <a href="https://www.genesisoffroad.com/group-34-battery" target="_blank">https://www.genesisoffroad.com/group-34-battery</a></p><p></p><p>In addition, I went ahead and have ordered a jump kit that will be permanently connected to the dual battery system. The end terminals connect to the positive and negative connections which are under the plastic shields. (The positive picture can be seen closely in the last picture.</p><p></p><p>The quick-connect jumping system can be found here: <a href="https://www.genesisoffroad.com/quick-connect-cables" target="_blank">https://www.genesisoffroad.com/quick-connect-cables</a></p><p>The lengths come in 7 foot and 18 foot for the quick-connector where the jumper will connect. </p><p></p><p>The process took about one day as I had some other work done to the Wrangler, (alignment, and rebalance of the tires) but everything went smoothly with no complications considering I have a non-stock K&N performance unit sitting right next to the batteries.</p><p></p><p>I discovered the problem of finding a high output alternator that would work with the Wrangler to be problematic. So the dual battery system with punch out the needed amperage when needed was the most viable option.</p><p></p><p>Some nifty features. The G-Screen system, controlled from the driver's seat, (mine is mounted near the ignition switch) allows us to select the different settings and to monitor the voltage of both batteries. </p><p></p><p>Boondocking, the batteries can support a camper and will never fully deplete leaving enough charge to start the Jeep. If you end up needing a BOOST, you can self-jump yourself at the touch of the G-Screen button.</p><p></p><p>So far everything is running okay and I have not tested the self-boost like I really want to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ballermaris, post: 429357, member: 18206"] Sorry been busy with crazy stuff going on, but I wanted to post an update on an upgrade I did to my 2018 Wrangler JK. [ATTACH type="full" width="175px"]116587[/ATTACH] This is a dual battery system designed for the JK and for those who have other vehicles like a Tacoma they also have a kit for it. [ATTACH type="full" width="271px"]116588[/ATTACH] It uses Odyssey Batteries with a rated life span for up to ten years of normal and for hardcore folk who are unfortunately violent with their rigs they can only give a three-year life span. [ATTACH type="full" width="398px"]116589[/ATTACH] I had the system professionally installed at a Jeep Off-Road Specialty shop 4WP in Norcross, Georgia. 4WP does not carry the dual battery system in its catalog. [ATTACH type="full" width="426px"]116590[/ATTACH] Those that are mechanically inclined should be okay with it. I ordered the option monitoring system. You can view the kit here along with the specs: [URL]https://www.genesisoffroad.com/jk-dual-battery-kit[/URL] The batteries used in the system are sealed fully and require no servicing. You can view their specs here: [URL]https://www.genesisoffroad.com/group-34-battery[/URL] In addition, I went ahead and have ordered a jump kit that will be permanently connected to the dual battery system. The end terminals connect to the positive and negative connections which are under the plastic shields. (The positive picture can be seen closely in the last picture. The quick-connect jumping system can be found here: [URL]https://www.genesisoffroad.com/quick-connect-cables[/URL] The lengths come in 7 foot and 18 foot for the quick-connector where the jumper will connect. The process took about one day as I had some other work done to the Wrangler, (alignment, and rebalance of the tires) but everything went smoothly with no complications considering I have a non-stock K&N performance unit sitting right next to the batteries. I discovered the problem of finding a high output alternator that would work with the Wrangler to be problematic. So the dual battery system with punch out the needed amperage when needed was the most viable option. Some nifty features. The G-Screen system, controlled from the driver's seat, (mine is mounted near the ignition switch) allows us to select the different settings and to monitor the voltage of both batteries. Boondocking, the batteries can support a camper and will never fully deplete leaving enough charge to start the Jeep. If you end up needing a BOOST, you can self-jump yourself at the touch of the G-Screen button. So far everything is running okay and I have not tested the self-boost like I really want to. [/QUOTE]
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Genesis Off-Road Dual Battery System for JK
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