Pilot
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Put a LOT of time into the Tahoe this weekend. Permanently installed a battery maintainer with a plug mounted on the bumper, painted the passenger airbag cover, installed a Coverlay dash cover, installed a custom switch panel where the cassette player used to be.. This is a quick write-up on the battery maintainer.
So I've been having a TON of trouble with my Tahoe battery. I have a bunch of equipment that draws on the battery at all times and I don't drive it on a daily basis. In fact, I go out of town at least once a month. So three batteries have died on me, including my hella expensive XS Power D3400, which not only died, but is damaged an unchargable.
My plan is to eventually install a second battery for accessories, isolated from the starter battery (already bought the mounting tray), but for now, I made my owner extension cable:
And here are some photos:
I'l try to cut together a video(s) of the dash cover and switch panel later today.
So I've been having a TON of trouble with my Tahoe battery. I have a bunch of equipment that draws on the battery at all times and I don't drive it on a daily basis. In fact, I go out of town at least once a month. So three batteries have died on me, including my hella expensive XS Power D3400, which not only died, but is damaged an unchargable.
My plan is to eventually install a second battery for accessories, isolated from the starter battery (already bought the mounting tray), but for now, I made my owner extension cable:
- 3 wire power cable https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F5YWC7B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Male 3 prong weather resistant outlet https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074T57WS6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Female 3 prong weather resistant outlet https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SLM8LT5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And here are some photos:
I'l try to cut together a video(s) of the dash cover and switch panel later today.