Dual Battery or Batcap Powerpack?

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

I'm preparing to install my truck's audio system, but I'm at a crossroad.

Here's what I have...

1 - Kicker 1250

1 - Kicker 600.4

1 - Batcap Powerpack

20' - 1/0 Awg wire

13' - 4 Awg wire

2 - In-line fuse holders (1 - 80Amp / 1 - 150Amp)

6 - 1/0 ring terminals

I need to buy more wire and distribution boxes next week to complete the project + big 3.

A) Are my attached options planned correctly?

B) Should I go with a dual battery setup or will a Batcap Powerpack work better (Pros/Cons)?

C) Based upon your recommendation, what else do I need to purchase?

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

go with the Powerpack....

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

Is the batcap wiring diagram correct?

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

Where's the most economical place to purchase...

2 - Distribution boxes

14' - 1/0 Power wire

1 - ANL Fuse holder

2 - 300 AMP fuse

 

[SPL Blazer 10+ year member]

The powerpack is just a 35 farad capacitor? I'd go with the extra battery over a capacitor any day.

 

[Got_Bass89 10+ year member]

http://www.knukonceptz.com for wires and stuff but don't use a cap.. Caps are garbage... Run kinetik or powermaster or a real xstatic batcap battery... Not under your hood thought... Close to your amps as possable..

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

http://www.knukonceptz.com for wires and stuff but don't use a cap.. Caps are garbage... Run kinetik or powermaster or a real xstatic batcap battery... Not under your hood thought... Close to your amps as possable..

I have an extended cab pickup and would like to maintain the rear seat functionality, which limits the box size. I also use the cargo area for truck type stuff.

Maybe I could find a battery storage box for the cargo hold.

 

[SPL Blazer 10+ year member]

I have an extended cab pickup and would like to maintain the rear seat functionality, which limits the box size. I also use the cargo area for truck type stuff.
Maybe I could find a battery storage box for the cargo hold.

you can get one of those at Walmart.

 

[Got_Bass89 10+ year member]

You need more inline fuses also... 1 for pos off alt for big 3(250-300amp)... 1 after front battery and 1 before back battery(both 250-300amo) Then 1 after back battery before amp(Little more than your amps fuse rating)

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

You need more inline fuses also... 1 for pos off alt for big 3(250-300amp)... 1 after front battery and 1 before back battery(both 250-300amo) Then 1 after back battery before amp(Little more than your amps fuse rating)

Given the two amps that I have, is it possible to get by with only doing the big 3?

Since I use the cargo bed often, I'm tapped for space again...if I add a second battery.

 

[PuZo 10+ year member]

Just a quick question, what does the size of a fuse relate to. Ie if I upgrade my alt from standard, will I need to put in bigger fuses(for the distribution block) I want to order some 1/0 and I am given an option to pick a fuse size, but dont knwo if I should keep with my current 60, or go more. Thanks

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

Given the two amps that I have, is it possible to get by with only doing the big 3?
Since I use the cargo bed often, I'm tapped for space again...if I add a second battery.

Or, should I upgrade my current battery, complete big 3, with the stock alternator?

 

[jrwalte 10+ year member]

FYI,

The powerpack is not just a cap as some have stated. It's a Batcap 600 battery linked with a 35F cap. If you already own the powerpack, which it sounds like you do, use it instead of buying a second battery.

 

[Omega3dog 10+ year member]

FYI,
The powerpack is not just a cap as some have stated. It's a Batcap 600 battery linked with a 35F cap. If you already own the powerpack, which it sounds like you do, use it instead of buying a second battery.

Sounds good. Is the diagram correct?

Still searching for additional reasonablly priced 25' 1/0 awg power wire, 2 4-way distribution boxes, and an ANL 250amp in-line fuse holder.