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fishmtb
04-01-2010, 06:20 PM
Hey everyone,

has anyone used these kits before? $160 dual batt kit with VSR

http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=84420&search123=dual&intAbsolutePage=1

it's a dual batt kit (incl vsr which i'm keen on) from Whitworths. I need to get a 2nd battery in the boat but keep balking at the $600+ price tag of a local dealer fitted one. I like the VSR

Thanks in advance, oh yeah and wish me luck, after a bad season so far i'm off chasing the kingies again in the morning.

Gordo

camboy
04-01-2010, 07:35 PM
Gordo,

I have not had any experience with the model you refer to, however, I, along with many of my friends use the BEP brand one with VSR. It is of excellent quality and none of us have had any problems whatsoever.
It also has the option of using either battery as the start battery together with an off position to isolate both batteries (which is handy)

Good luck with your choice.

Regards,

Camboy

Crunchy
07-01-2010, 12:32 PM
I saw in the latest Supercheap cat. 50% of dual battery kits, might be worth a look.

peterbo3
07-01-2010, 02:36 PM
I have a BEP VSR also. Around $100 plus cables, lugs, etc. I retrofitted it to an existing dual battery system so no changeover switch was needed. No problems after 18 months.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m31/peterbo3/IMG_0196Medium.jpg