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| | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 163 | I posted a question in the radio forum but no one was there so will try here. I am leaning on installing a AM/FM - CD radio in my 51 1/2 ton p/u. I was thinking of running directly off a 12 v small tractor battery. Would just recharge when necessary. There is plenty of room for one under the dash on the left side and cannot be seen. (would build a battery tray and brackets.) Also, using a magnetic mount under dash antenna and :rolleyes: speakers behind the speaker grill of the truck. Wanted to stay with the 6 volt system and I have read that the 6 to 12 volt converters are not all that great. Has anyone tried my method? A friend has a 52 and he did this with no problem. Any thoughts or other things I may need to know such as inline fuses, grounding, etc. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 22 | i tried that in an old vw....i would go with the 6vdc to 12vdc converter. i had one last me 2+ years | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 483 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 483 | I placed a 12 volt battery next to the 6 volt under the cab with wires to control my 12 volt accessories.Used a battery maintainer mounted to the frame. Charged it every couple of days.Yea fuse it. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 163 | Beaver, how long did the battery stay charged with normal usage. It should operate properly direct off a 12 v battery as little as I would be using it. Probably could attach a 12v cigarette lighter to it also. What do you think? | | |
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