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H2joe
 


Member Since: 02 Dec 2023
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 11

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Barolo BlackDiscovery 3
Battery isolator switch

Hello all, first post for me.
Just got my 2005 lr3 end of November and boy what a vehicle! Loving it so far but do have a question regarding power.

I work offshore for upto 2 months away, judging from the amount of power the thing draws I'm guessing it won't like being left standing for that long without starting and diving it so was wondering if it's be worth chucking a battery isolator in. That way I can quickly and easily discconect the battery and hopefully save it from slowly dropping power.

What's your thoughts all?[/i]  
Post #235721730th Dec 2023 1:15 pm
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Pete K
 


Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

Well yes.

Cars are only designed to stand for 30 days and these are partcicularly power hungary.

If you have a mains 240v supply near the car, the prefered option is a CTEK battery charger, to keep it topped up. (e.g the 5).

Otherwise an isolator or solar charger on the dash connected to the diag port.

Not much room around the battery for an isolator really.  
Post #235721830th Dec 2023 1:28 pm
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ronp
 


Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

I've fitted a solar panel to the roof of the D4 to keep my leisure battery topped up.
However, once that's charged, my relay switches over to top up the main battery.
Though this can be fitted directly to charge the main battery.

But a another way is to fit a Lensun bonnet mounted solar panel.
https://www.lensunsolar.com/index.php?rout...uct_id=440

Discojase has one fitted for the exact same reasoning ......he's away for long periods of time.  
Post #235722330th Dec 2023 2:15 pm
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thepurser
 


Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: Lindfield
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United Kingdom 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Siberian SilverDiscovery 4

Got any details on your install available?
Always thought about putting a solar panel under the rear sunroof as a permanent trickle charger.
Obviously the panel would be less efficient but should do the job?  
Post #235722430th Dec 2023 3:21 pm
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zig
 


Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Make sure that you can manually lock and unlock the vehicle (which you will have to do if the battery is flat or has been isolated) as it may not have been done in the 18 years or so since the vehicle was manufactured.  
Post #235722730th Dec 2023 4:14 pm
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ronp
 


Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

thepurser wrote:
Got any details on your install available?


My solar panel installation is contained within this thread.
https://www.disco4.com/forum/d4-aoverlanda-project-204138.html  
Post #235724030th Dec 2023 5:34 pm
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Flack
 


Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
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England 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

I have fitted a battery isolator switch to mine for this reason about 5 years ago. I have it on the grill and just lock the car then turn the big red key and remove it.
I put it in between the cable that goes to the fuse box.

Its a great help now being retired as sometimes I dont use the car for three or four weeks.
Good shout out about making sure the passenger manual unlock works before doing it.

Flack Thumbs Up  
Post #235729331st Dec 2023 10:19 am
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