Where to mount a second Battery??

[Joe_Black]

The nice thing about the Optimas are that they don't vent explosive gas like conventional batteries, so inside mounting is a breeze. A battery box is still a requirement to secure the battery and help prevent anything conductive shorting the terminals. A good location would be the rear-right corner below where the lug-wrench is stowed. You can easily route your cables underneath that interior panel and mount any isolators or controls in the lug-wrench compartment for easy, concealed access.

[SPAZZ]

[SGT.BATGUANO]

Maybe you can find a battery in a smaller size or configuration to fit where you want it. Optima may have 1 or multiple cycle batteries that might work for you

[transio]

There are many smaller batteries designed for racing purposes that would fit easily in that spot. You can always throw the optima in the stock location and have the smaller battery just for starting power.

[CrzyFool]

Thanks for all the input . . . guess I will just have to figure it out myself :-p

[Joe_Black]

You should really try just using the Yellow Top and a high-output alternator before resorting to a second battery setup. Even with two batteries now, if the Red Top is getting drained a second battery will as well but just not as quick. That means your battery is picking up the demand the stock alternator can't meet. Two, three or more batteries just means you'll go a bit longer before having to recharge. Batteries are for supplying start and overload power, while your alternator recharges the battery and supplies operating power.

[Tone]

Optima recently released a significantly higher capacity battery YellowTop Group D75/25 in a larger case that might be easier to mount than 2 batteries.