[master cleaner]

hi ive got a transit van and have connected a van mount to the battery which is situated under the seat but when we went to connect to the battery there were 2 batteries , my question is does anyone know why the transit has 2 batteries , my mates has got 2 batteries as well.

im puzzled
 

thanx
gary

[Steve CM]

mine is an ex bt transit and i thought it was for all the xtra power they used in the back. I didn't realize all transits had a dual pack

i wouldn't moan though as you'll have more life and will be a lot more trustworthy having the pump running for longer

[jonnyald]

right from back in the 1970s diesel tranys have often had 2 batteries . the draw on the starter motors high  and having 2 means easy starting always

[concept]

seriously?!

wheres the 2nd situated?!

dont tell me i have that 110a thing that i keep worrying about charging, for no reason!!!

[Neil Williams]

The 2 batteries are both under the drivers seat.
Answer to the first question...just connect to one of the batteries, doesn't matter which one but remember to put a fuse into the positive line you connect.

[Slash]

I have an 04 model and there is one big battery,I have a split relay running to the van mount battery in the back but still gets run down and need charging

[Window Washers]

mine is an ex bt transit and i thought it was for all the xtra power they used in the back. I didn't realize all transits had a dual pack

i wouldn't moan though as you'll have more life and will be a lot more trustworthy having the pump running for longer

I dont think they all have a dual battery pack in them, ex bt is because of the amount of lights it has in the back and trhe cab I recon

[perfectpanesplymouth]

dual battery pack is an optional extra

[master cleaner]

thanx for the replies

gary