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PalmerGA · 06-08-2015, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tritanium

I have a 150 watt laptop that I'm trying to have hooked up to my Camaro. I would like to be able to power it while the car is off and I am fairly certain I will need a second battery for that. I plan to buy a deep cycle battery, and have it charge while I'm driving(I will be on many long rides.) However I'm worried about the stock alternator handling that. Is this something that is doable or should I look for some other way of charging the second battery.

I see no point in this question. Just get a room and stop napping in rest areas.

two_wheel_mayhem · 06-08-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I see no point in this question. Just get a room and stop napping in rest areas.

At least you got another post count out if it.

PalmerGA · 06-08-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

At least you got another post count out if it.

And an opinion posted. What's your reasoning?

SRFnSNO · 06-09-2015, 08:21 AM

for dual batteries
painless kit, sure power isolator, stinger components

I am running 3 battery on my truck with 250 amp alt.

WoodBoss · 06-09-2015, 08:41 AM

Just get one of these and leave your car electrical system alone. It will be much easier and safer.

Criticalmass · 06-09-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hetfield03

Power inverter is what us truckers use.

Yeah but you guys also run heavy duty alternators as well, and if i'm not mistaken, your trucks run almost constantly. I second getting a portable charger/jumper. I have two of them, one for each car.

Netraa · 06-09-2015, 09:42 PM

Honda sells a 1k generator. Take the case apart, dump the fuel tank and tie into the cars tank, and you should be able to tuck it away somewhere under the car in a cavity somewhere.

it's only 17.7"L x 9.4"W x 15"H

or heck... just leave it intact, and break it out when you have to charge the laptop.

JGinLA · 06-15-2015, 09:08 AM

While we're talking about it, Pilot InstaBoost is $130 on Amazon, $80 at Lowe's. Four out of five stars.

762ch · 06-15-2015, 11:05 PM

You will be fine running dual batts, I do it in my daily car. Batt isolator is a good idea, but not mandatory if you are able to keep an eye on the volt guage you are going to install , right?

Isolators also keep the lower batt from draining the charged batt while the car is off. There will always be a small voltage difference. The best way to avoid problems is to buy two new batteries so you will know 100% what condition they are in.

06-15-2015, 09:08 AM	#22
JGinLA Since 1978 Drives: 2015 1LE SIM RS/2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 70	While we're talking about it, Pilot InstaBoost is $130 on Amazon, $80 at Lowe's. Four out of five stars. __________________ 2015 1LE SIM RS/2SS (current) 2002 SS black w/SLP air box, exhaust, 10 spoke chrome wheels- 6 sp 1998 SS black- 6 sp 1993 Z28 black- 6 sp 1979 TransAm black T/A 6.6- 4 sp

06-09-2015, 08:21 AM	#18
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	for dual batteries painless kit, sure power isolator, stinger components I am running 3 battery on my truck with 250 amp alt.

06-09-2015, 08:41 AM	#19
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	Just get one of these and leave your car electrical system alone. It will be much easier and safer.

06-09-2015, 09:42 PM	#21
Netraa Drives: 2014 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 293	Honda sells a 1k generator. Take the case apart, dump the fuel tank and tie into the cars tank, and you should be able to tuck it away somewhere under the car in a cavity somewhere. it's only 17.7"L x 9.4"W x 15"H or heck... just leave it intact, and break it out when you have to charge the laptop.

06-15-2015, 11:05 PM	#23
762ch Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento Posts: 341	You will be fine running dual batts, I do it in my daily car. Batt isolator is a good idea, but not mandatory if you are able to keep an eye on the volt guage you are going to install , right? Isolators also keep the lower batt from draining the charged batt while the car is off. There will always be a small voltage difference. The best way to avoid problems is to buy two new batteries so you will know 100% what condition they are in.