Truck Bed Battery Box Brain Storming
So, I've been wanting a power source in the bed of my truck. Was sourcing some wires and 12 volt outlets and such and had an idea.
Why not just put a battery box and trace some outboard battery cables or jumper cable with permanent lugs to it from my current battery letting the alternator charge it, and having a double source of power. If I added a cut off switch I could isolate it if I decided to camp in the truck, and not run my primary battery down if I was using it to charge phones, lights, fans, etc....maybe put in a 120 converter so I charge my hand tools and such while they ride around with me.
I have an 8' bed with camper shell and bed slide. I would put it up in the front of the bed, in between the wheel well and behind the cab on the drivers side and beside the bed slide. It would never get in the way.
Anyone see any potential problems with my plan? Any ideas I havent thought of? Not going to burn up my alternator charging two batteries am I? Battery goes in the back because there's not enough room under the hood.
Thanks...
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