Installation Instructions for the Jeep JK Dual Battery Kit
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
- Detailed installation instructions for the Genesis Offroad dual battery kit for Jeep Wrangler JKs. Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments section, or email your questions to info@genesisoffroad.com, or call us 901-214-5337!
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Excellent installation video. Install went very smoothly.
Okay, had this kit for four years...wow it's been so long. Well, here we go how many problems have I had? None, Nada, zilch, zippo! How many red and yellow top batt have I changed from the day I put this in? None! Still on the same 2 batt's, left lights on still started, WOW!
If it works it's right, if it's broke it's wrong...this is VERY right! THX for such a good quality product...nuff said.
Edit oh ha! Guess I already made a comment last year...well.
So glad to hear that! Thanks for the kind words!
This is probably the very best dual battery install on UA-cam or any other platform for that matter. We perform many installs and this will be a great tool. Thank you for this outstanding technical content.
Wow thank you very much for the kind words!
Best install video I have every seen. Thank you!
Finally someone who makes a video with a good explanation and no loud blaring music just a great install video !!
Thank you very much Ricardo!
Best and most thorough "How To" video on the internet.
Every detail and step is explained and SHOWN!. Outstanding Job.
The product is well made and very well thought through. Excellent Product.
Thank you very much!
Just received my kit today! Extremely well packaged, all the connections look awesome and looks like they were all sealed and waterproof. Can't wait to get the install done tomorrow.
Shane, it's Sunday night August 2nd. My dual battery install is complete for now. Today here in my region of Iowa it was nearly perfect weather. I already had the structure in place. All I had to do is go out, disconnect the negative terminal from my single Odyssey battery, slide that battery back toward the firewall, place the second one in, hook up the hold-down/isolator piece, wire the second battery in. Took like 12-15 minutes. Tomorrow, I'll wire my CB into the isolator as you demonstrate and then add my next set of Baja Designs A pillar lights. I'll do my winch, Power Steps and improve the basics of battery wiring this Fall or Winter. But everything works and I just want to thank y'all. While I highly recommend this kit and the company, I suggest you follow my earlier thoughts if you aren't certain this is in your skill set. Either take everything to a professional or get some buddies over, have a couple of beers or whatever you drink, expect to spend a couple of hours and be sure you have all the tools and another vehicle on standby for parts and pizza runs. I did it with what these days has become mild mechanical skills. Used to be much better, but I get worn out much easier these days. If I can do it, you can too.
I don’t think you could have made a better instructional video! It’s very clear, informational, yet concise, and the camera work is well done. I followed this video and installed this kit in my Jeep and it went pretty smooth. Thank you!
I installed this kit many months ago. I did have an issue after the install but Shane was fabulous and took care of any issues right away! This is a great product folks!
Thank you Fred!
Very good directions, had a small issue caused by my man handling the fuse box, Shane came right to the rescue and my kit works flawlessly now.
Glad to hear it!
Before installing the air box, Do the Evap solenoid install, do not cut the factory lines, instead use a heat gun to reshape the plastic hose so that factory connections are used, do Not over heat the plastic & work large areas instead of localized heat. snap in the Evap solenoid & then re-install the air box.
This is going to come in handy sometime in 2017 when I finally get this thanks.
I bought all this stuff (batteries too) about a year and half ago. Used one battery immediately, the other is still in the box. I plan to finally do this install on my 07 JKU before the weekend. Fingers crossed. I'm not worried I can do it. I'm just concerned about things like a brittle wire or something. Other than that, no worries.
Just finished installing the Genesis Dual Battery Kit on my 2016 JK Rubicon. Couldn't be happier. Thanks for a great video.
The install using this video made seem like you were there in my garage helping me install my DB kit! Very easy to follow along Thanks
Just installed this kit on a 2017 JK. Great and easy to install. Love this product. I installed two yellow top Optima batteries. Took about 1.5 hours to install.
I have your kit. I have had it for 3 months now. I have not installed it yet. I think I have watched your video 5 or 6 times. I am going to install it tomorrow. Wish me luck lol. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for the well thought out and detailed video! 👍
What a great video! Followed video step by step made an easy addition to my JKU. Made the process easy.
We're so glad to hear that, thanks Doug!
Great video and very informative-clean instructions. I've watched other videos on the install but not as clear as this. The camera angle and the shop lightings really made it so clear to see. Thanks, I will be installing the GEN-OFF dual battery kit.
Robby Alejandro Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful! I try to do instructions like I would want to see if I was doing the installation.
The proper tools and how to use them makes all the difference. This is a well produced, how to video. Well done. ✌🏽👍🏽
Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it!
This installation was intimidating when I first received my kit with the two yellow top Optimas. After doing a little research and reading the instructions I dove into it and found it to be relatively easy. I have not had one issue with it since install and I love having my G screen mounted on the A pillar. Especially since lately I've had a draw from somewhere that's been killing my battery after a couple days off sitting. Being able to do a push button jump start is a blessing.
So glad to hear you're happy with it Vance! Just keep in mind that your factory fuse box is hard wired directly to the factory positive harness, so that means all the circuits in the fuse box get power from the cranking battery all the time, even when the smart isolator has the batteries separated. So it is possible to drain your cranking battery too low to start the engine. If that happens, that's why you have the boost button! Just press the boost button one time and it will reconnect the batteries, just like using jumper cables to jump start from your second battery!
I have been doing that lately. I can't find the draw on my system that keeps draining my battery. I love the G screen boost button
I have a new JKU that has left me stranded 3 times. The dealer finally found a brake switch module that was shorted and draining the battery. Have them look for this type of problem. Hope this might help.
Had this in my JKU Rubicon for over 3 years and it's amazing. Really good quality and it still looks as good as the day I bought it. Powder coating looks great and the little computer is just truckin along even after many rock crawling trips and tons of back roading.
We're glad to hear that! Thanks so much!
NP will be on the lookout for your kit for my new JL Rubicon when I get it. ;-)
Well done!!! Great install video... going to order my Genesis kit after watching this. Thanks!
Just completed this install. I have to give a huge thank you for this video on how to complete this job. I have never been trained in any mechanics and this helped out a lot. If you are ever in Roswell NM let me know and we can have a beer together. Again thank you.
I'm so glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for the kind words!
Have to agree, best install video out there. Great job Shane!
Purchased my first Jk dual kit in 2016 for my 08', just purchased another kit for my 13' JKU. This is a must have if you're running a winch and extra electrical items such as a compressor or lights.
Thanks for the kind words Mark, we appreciate you!
well just finished installing my genesis dual battery system in my 2016 JK these instructions are dead on point followed the video to the letter and the install was pretty easy the hardest part was getting the factory battery box out all that's left is the monitoring system to be installed (another day) but im very happy with the product and install instructions five stars !!!!!
Fantastic video! It was essential in assisting me as I was able to perform a flawless install of the JK Dual battery kit. Based on the experience of others in different videos I was expecting the removal of the factory air box to be the most troublesome task. However, that was a snap. The real challenge was re-installing the evap solenoid and I think your video went over that aspect of the install much too quickly.
Your warning about shorting the batteries during attachment of the cables was spot on. I covered the central negative terminals to prevent accidental contact but forgot about the positive lead attached to the smart isolator. That caused a spark!
After the install my 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport started right up on the first try. Mark me down as another very satisfied customer.
Thanks for the feedback! I will work on adding a dedicated video for the evap solenoid relocation tips!
That has to be the cleanest engine bay I have ever seen. Would be nice to work with those conditions. 😂. All jokes aside, great video. Thanks!
Remove ground first from battery then put it back on last that way you can't short out anything
And never tap the terminals down, if they don't fit easily then widen the clamp.
@@mrbrown3546 Why I widen them first, then use a deadblow hammer to finish the job so I don't mar them up.
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Excellent video. Clean and concise. I'm doing it on my 2010 JK in Feb. Thanks again
Yep, only thing I saw that was wrong, great video, clean install
Great video man!!! I just bought this set up and this video helped out tremendously! great job.
That’s awesome, so glad it was helpful!
These instructions are as good as it gets. I dreaded doing this job for a July 4th outing into New Mexico. I begrudgingly started it and, in. no time, had it installed and ready to go. Great job, Shane!
Just ordered this kit today, 4-23-21. Mine is a 2010, Hope i don't have any problems with the install. If i can find a link for a pic i"ll up load that. Had my winch installed now for a month, but not hooked up to power yet waiting on this install first.
Really a wonderful job with the video! Confidence inspiring for the DIY'er! Definitely on my to purchase and do list. Just need to save up the funds to make it happen! Anyway, pro job! :)
GREAT VIDEO!!!! WELL DONE!
I really wish y’all made a “cover” or just something aesthetic to go over the isolator area. Something that just kind of snaps on to cover some of the top wires. Really excited to get this on my jk though!!!
We may look into that for the next version. Thanks for the feedback!
Incredible Video. Thanks.
Great video, thank you! I’m thinking about giving this a go myself.
That was awesome very informative and I have a 2016 Rubi and I will get this Genesis Dual batt for my jeep
Received my kit Tuesday night installed it Wednesday afternoon. Video is excellent. I would have killed to have one of those little pry fork tools that Shane used to remove the plastic Christmas tree wire binding tabs, flat head screwdriver is a poor substitute. Had to grow a pair when it came to cutting that evap tube but it was all good. Wound up trimming the supplied fuel hose (both top and bottom) by half as well. In my experience nothing is ever as easy as they say. But this install was as close as it comes.
Great video. Made the install I did tonight on my JKUHR really easy!
It’s not a tough install anyway, but this made it much smoother than when I installed one in my JKR back in 2013 or so.
im running a 1996 c1500 Chevy system with tow ultima yellow tops cant wait to make this gen my primary
Danke für das super Video! Umbau bestellt, Video angesehen und umgebaut. Damit kann das jeder! Perfekt!
Excellent very educative and informative Thanks.
Great video. Helped me a lot. The upper evap hard line is right up against the airbox though. That's the only fitment issue I have.
Installed this today with no difficulties using Odyssey batteries. I have been wrenching on stuff for years but even someone without much experience should not have any problems. I really would not want to go at those firewall mounting studs with a hack saw. Get yourself a Dremel or a cheap copy if you don't have an air grinder. I used a sawzall with a metal blade to cut the airbox mount off the rest of the tray. A hacksaw could work for this though.
Very nice kit.
Thank you!
Thank you very much guys for the quick reply.. I just figured it out and both systems are running smoothly like a butter.. YOU ARE THE BEDT
Thanks! Let me know if you need anything else, I'm here to help!
Awesome video nice job!
those hard plastic hoses can be reshaped with a heat gun. Its still possible to damage and kink them, but go slow and reform as needed.
Getting it out is easy...I used this specific tutorial for stock battery box removal to get to my head cover to replace rocker arms and lifters...getting that bastard back in...Patience. Great video...Worst part of the job....thanks for the video. I was hard pressed looking for a detailed removal job. Reinstall was just working backwards...
ive been thinking of doing this and i already know which bolt ill be spending 30 mins trying to fish out
Awesome unit! Great video! Hopefully I can get somebody to donate one of these units for my 200 day trip to 30 of the most on the cities in the country. Interstate has agreed to donate two batteries for it.
Lol
You did pretty good for your first time! Haha. Good job. Very professional.
Best video show dul installation
Hey, how about putting a tool list in the description box with socket sizes etc...?
So this kit takes the 34 batterys not the 34R that is standard in JK's?
great instructions and clean install. thanks!
Thank you!
I spoke to you at Overland expo East 2018 great video it's a upgrade I want....
Excellent video
Quick install question: While you are removing the oem bottom battery tray bolt you mentioned that there is a nut on the bottom of it and not to worry because we won't reuse it.... Are you talking about the long nut on the underside of the fender? I got everything installed and saw that one laying on the ground under the Jeep after I pulled out for a test drive. I also noticed that all of the battery tray bolts on my 2017 were the same length (except for the PS res bolt). I didn't have a "longer bolt" like mentioned in the video (which seems to be why the long fender nut fell out). When I feel in the hole, there doesn't appear to be enough thread for the fender nut to screw on to).
Thoughts?
I believe it's called the "Fender Liner Nut"
GREAT VIDEO LOOKING FORWARD TO RECEIVING MY UNIT
Thanks Shane! I just placed my order!!
Thank you! It will ship out today!
Used this video and installed it yesterday. Now down to picking batteries. Question on batteries. Does it matter Gel cell, flooded or AGM? As long as 34 group?
They just need to match. You shouldn't mix battery types when connecting them in parallel like with our system, because they charge differently, so mixing types will reduce the lifespan of both of them. We recommend using a high quality dual purpose (cranking and deep cycle) battery such as the Odyssey or Full River batteries shown on our website. There are plenty of other options out there at your local auto parts stores as well.
This is one mod that I am saving up for along with the sPOD!!
great video!!! very helpful!!!
What does the big silver button do? I bought a used jeep with your system already i it. Any way I can get an owner's manual? It also has a tiny lcd screen inside the cab that when I press it always says Boost on.
excellent video thanks a ton
great installation video. The only thing is it was hard to hear you at times.
I have a question. Does the Genesis OffRoad Jeep JK dual battery kit, include protection against accidental short circuit of the tools that are used to attach and tighten the positive battery cable to the positive battery post, against the body during tightening, or accidental tool slippage?
You really grounded that system before putting the positive cables on the battery? You had me sold until the last 5 min of the vid. I'll likely still pull the trigger, but have to wonder...............................
Would a 400 amp alternator hurt the system? I Know that the alternator output is a max pull and not a constant 400 amps
Awesome video. Thanks a lot. Quick question: What happens if I can't get the new rubber hose to overlap 1 in with the new line? I can't seem to get them to join more than a quarter of an inch.
That's ok, just push the new rubber hoses up as far as they will go until they are very snug.
great kit and good video!
Is this same method for Gladiator? Same brace for Gladiator?
You had me sold till i sw no + post rubber covers??
Great video would be an understatement. I’ll be buying this kit for my wife’s Jeep for her birthday. Do you make anything for my V10 Excursion?
We have a couple universal options. If you have room for one more battery under the hood, you could use our universal single battery kit, which has all the same features as our JK kit, just squished down to fit on one battery. Then you'll run a power and ground wire over to the stock battery location to tie it in. This gives you a remotely mounted dual battery setup. More info here - www.genesisoffroad.com/Single-Battery-Kit-p/153-stbk.htm
very well done video
Is there a kit available for a Jeep renegade Trailhawk?
thank you for this great video, at what point is a high output alternator needed in conjunction with a dual battery setup?
The stock alternator is fine for most users. If you are pulling more power than your alternator can keep up with, then the excess power needs will come from the batteries and eventually they'll go dead. One common example is big car stereo amplifiers. A high output alternator would provide more power. Also, if you have a need to charge the batteries faster, such as when out camping and you want to crank up to top off the batteries, a high output alternator would charge them faster.
Great install video
Thanks!
Great video but you lost me at the automatic isolater... thats not in the kit. Coming from a marine background i was going to use the Blue Sea Systems 7610. It is 120 amp and isolates batteries when charge not present all contained in a neat waterproof box. What is this "cap" and what is the load rating on it. Part number, specs, link to this info please.
Yes, the smart isolator is included in the kit. All our kits come completely pre-wired out of the box, so there's no wiring for you to do to install dual batteries. We use a Cole Hersee smart isolator which is rated to handle a continuous 200 amps flowing through it, and spikes of up to 750 amps for 30 seconds (such as when winching). You can see more details on how our system works on our website - www.genesisoffroad.com/JKDualBatteryKit-p/131-jkdbk2a.htm
Awesomeness!
Last thing I want corroding is the fuse box wiring and internals.
RubiKong Her I agree, that would be terrible.
If I'm running an aftermarket CAI, will I still need to reuse the factory air box section? I don't own a Jeep yet but will be buying one soon.
That depends on which CAI you are using. Some of them reuse the factory mounting system, and some of them come with their own new mounts.
I need this kit how to order ?!!
Here’s a link to order. We have plenty of kits in stock for immediate free shipping! - www.genesisoffroad.com/2007-2018-Jeep-Wrangler-JK-Dual-Battery-Kit_p_39.html
If you were going to work on the engine and wanted to disconnect he battery, do you need to remove all 4 posts? Could not find any removal videos. I guess that is a good thing. Lol.
You can simply disconnect both ground clamps to kill power to the entire vehicle.
Will this work with an aftermarket cold air intake? As far as space goes?
Yes. Our system keeps the air box in the stock location, so there's no interferance with aftermarket intake systems.
With the new LT new battery you not need to use dual battery. You can order one battery with 15k watts to 30k watts!! But the price are very expensive
Great Video just ordered
Thank you Mike, we appreciate you!
Great content! When using jumper cables - is it preferred to wire to the cranking battery, the accessory battery, or does it really matter? Thanks...
You can connect jumper cables to your factory positive wire on the cranking battery and the factory negative wire on the aux battery. This will give you the shortest path to your starter and alternator.
@@GenesisOffroad thanks so much!
Howdy, It's been a couple of years now since I had some issues with installation that we resolved with your help. Sorry, I've seemingly lost those emails. But I have a new problem today that I have to resolve in some manner. I was installing a new harness for a pair of Baja Design A-Pillar lights on my JKU. In the process of attaching the positive lead onto that little auxiliary post where you say any future add-ons should go, this is hard to describe but under that positive cable, there is another nut, same size as the top one. It started spinning on the post. So I renched it down, then that whole metal assembly started spinning. Ultimately leading to me stripping the top nut along with the top of that post. I can already see there is sufficient post for me to remove some and could buy a new nut, but now I'm concerned about the bottom part of that assembly. Send me that email and I'll do my best to display what I'm talking about. Thanks. I have absolutely no intention of repeating that install. It was far more difficult than you make it look, at least in my case. Partly because I didn't have the luxury of a basically new Jeep at the time. Of course I'm sure there were other factors but I don't tend to pay people to do things I should be able to do on my own. Just watching one of your newer videos for this same application, I notice you've made a change to the top part of the battery tray where connections are made. I have the version in THIS video, not the new version.
Can anyone tell me what the reason is for having dual batteries? I bought a dual battery setup (tray, wiring harness, etc) several years ago, and never installed it. Never found a reason to have a second battery. I've winched, off-roaded, camped, etc. All my lights (factory and aftermarket) are LED. I'm guessing there must be one thing that other's do that make them want the dual setup, but I've not discovered what that was.
I have a winch, amp for my sound system, and a spot style switch setup, I can hook all 3 of these up to both of these bus posts and it wouldn't be too many?
Yes, the center stud on the bus bar is tall enough to stack several heavy gauge wire lugs.
In the instructions does it mention the size of hose used for the evap and if not what size of hose was/is used???
Newell Robinson The hoses come with the kit. There’s two sizes, they are 5/16” and 3/8”.
Can the spark plugs on the passenger side be changed with the batts installed? Guess I am asking is there room to remove the plugs.
No, you'll need to lift the top lid up and remove the two batteries to access the spark plugs, but that only takes a couple minutes.
Damn, get this and an SPod and you'll be set! 👌🏼
Yes, the sPOD is a great add-on for our battery kit. We use their new SE touchscreen system in our company JK!
Would you connect the SPOD directly to the busbar system on the kit like I was a normal accessory?
@@rbuste Yes
Has this been discontinued? I went to the website to order it and they don't show this kit.
Hi David, nope, it's still available! We have around 75 kits in stock right now for quick shipping! Here's the link to order - www.genesisoffroad.com/JKDualBatteryKit-p/131-jkdbk2a.htm
How do you get the hold down top tray with the relay kit attached? Can't find it so far....just loose pieces.....sources?
Our kit comes completely assembled the way you see it in the video.
Do I have to buy this specific dual battery tray or does any dual battery tray work with these instructions?
This video is specifically for the Genesis Offroad kit.