Alternator & Aux Battery

[DaveB]

I’ve been concerned about possible water ingress into the battery bays since I saw the PTO2. I.e Child drops large coke onto seat and the liquid entered from above.

I was told the area would be sealed in prod vehicles. From the pic the battery area does not appear to be sealed from ‘above’.

Yes there is a seat, but the seat pivots forward making a great avenue for liquid to enter from the back of the seat.

I'm pretty sure every person here that has had children or grandchildren knows what you mean.
Ok not a coke but certainly a bottle of water.

 

[Jean Mercier]

From the pic the battery area does not appear to be sealed from ‘above’.

It isn't, but on the other hand, the seat (if used) will absorb easily quite some liquid if a child spills a bottle of water.
And if you fold the seats and have to transport stuff like liquids, yes than I would try to protect the batteries and electrical components from liquid spill!

 

[Logsplitter]

User manual for Ctek smartpass 120 and Ctek D250SE dc to dc battery charger.

https://cdn.tayna.com/datasheets/D250SE-SMARTPASS120S.pdf

 

[DCPU]

Interesting comparison between AGM and EFB batteries

EFB vs. AGM: What Will Power our Cars in the Future?

While AGM batteries have handled the demands of modern automobiles, EFB technology surpasses AGM in critical areas such as battery life and heat tolerance.

www.stryten.com

Nice article, thanks for posting.

"While AGM is still the battery of choice for powering deep cycle needs, which is a niche use of automotive batteries" ~ seems to be exactly where the Grenadier auxiliary battery lands?

Also, Moll seem to have moved on from EFB to AFB:


Where exactly does EFBplus fit into this; or is some of it just marketing at it's best?

 

[Logsplitter]

Nice article, thanks for posting.

"While AGM is still the battery of choice for powering deep cycle needs, which is a niche use of automotive batteries" ~ seems to be exactly where the Grenadier auxiliary battery lands?

Also, Moll seem to have moved on from EFB to AFB:
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Where exactly does EFBplus fit into this; or is some of it just marketing at it's best?

Good question. I don’t know as I can’t find any info on EFB Plus. Are they made solely for Ineos ? Would like to find out more myself

 

[Logsplitter]

The terms AFB and EFB are synonymous as far as I can tell. Different manufacturers seem to use the terms interchangeably

 

[CountyV8]

Pricing must be very different now.
I configured to the same spec from Wagon, Trial & Field and the difference was $400

Dont forget the 5 year guarantee with the factory set up

 

[Kruegerruda]

Where is the power outlet from the second battery? Switched from the roof panel?

 

[DaveB]

Dont forget the 5 year guarantee with the factory set up

The warranty is the same across the board for all configurations

 

[Krabby]

The warranty is the same across the board for all configurations

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Except in the US where there’s a mileage cap of 5 year/60,000 miles. That sort of setup is pretty standard here though.

 

[ECrider]

Also recall Oz had a longer warranty than Europe one's. Forget whether it was the paint. Out and about at the mo so will look up later.

 

[ROAVAOR]

And how do we feel about the EFB batteries, I was expecting AGM at this price point and use case.

 

[DaveB]

Also recall Oz had a longer warranty than Europe one's. Forget whether it was the paint. Out and about at the mo so will look up later.

Australia, France, Germany & Uk

 

[AnD3rew]

Where is the power outlet from the second battery? Switched from the roof panel?

Multiple, 4 deutsche plugs on the roof, under the tie down rails, one high Amp NATO plug on the rear under the bumper, additional outlets under the dash and in the engine bay.

 

[Jean Mercier]

... under the tie down rails, one high Amp NATO plug on the rear under the bumper, additional outlets under the dash and in the engine bay.

Really? Didn't see these! Will be on my checklist if I visit again my dealer again!

 

[DaveB]

Really? Didn't see these! Will be on my checklist if I visit again my dealer again!

They are only there if you ordered the hi load switch panel

 

[Jean Mercier]

They are only there if you ordered the hi load switch panel

Trialmaster!
I only saw the 4 connectors on the roof!

 

[Arkaig]

 

[DaveB]

Trialmaster!
I only saw the 4 connectors on the roof!

I have optioned them on my Fieldmaster
In fact I have all the Trialmaster options on my Fieldmaster

 

[Jean Mercier]

I have optioned them on my Fieldmaster
In fact I have all the Trialmaster options on my Fieldmaster

With me it's almost the other way around, but I didn't want the wheels of the Fieldmaster , the leather, the carpets, also not necessary, but yes the safari windows, central locker box, ...