Hey Steph,
It all looks pretty good from what I can see in the pictures.
The click sound is the smart battery combiner connecting the batteries when the voltage rises above 13.1, and then disconnecting the batteries when the voltage drops below 12.7. It is normal to hear a nice solid mechanical...
That's a clever design, but it seems like you're still looking at the same situation. It's either move our bracket out of the way to access the fuse box, or move that bracket out of the way to access the battery. I can't think of any reason why I'd need regular access to my fuse box, but I know...
Heat and cold is certainly something to plan for when using lithium batteries. We did a lot of testing with temperature sensor probes, and because the lithium battery is all the way up at the front corner behind the headlight, and it has another battery right next to it, it is well shielded from...
Correct, you'll loosen the bolt behind the fuse box since it's harder to access. And remove the bolt at the front which is much more accessible, then swing the bracket out of the way. Takes 2 minutes to move it if you ever need access inside the fuse box. Unfortunately there's just not any other...
Genesis Offroad just released the Omega Dual Battery System for the Bronco.
This version uses a Redarc Alpha dc-dc charger to charge up your accessory battery while you are driving. You can use it with a lithium or AGM accessory battery, and we recommend using an AGM for your cranking...
@mvilla Wow I can't believe I missed this thread. Great job on engineering all that in a custom solution, very impressive. :like:
Just want to let you know about a new option that we just released. We now have our Omega dual battery system for the Bronco in stock.
Our kit allows you to use an...
Great question. Both ways have their benefits and limitations. It depends on your needs.
We sat down with Erich Ross from Redarc to talk through these differences between our Gen 3 system which uses the alternator to charge both batteries in parallel, and the Omega system which uses the Alpha...
Hey Matt,
Did you decide on a battery system upgrade yet? We just launched our Omega dual battery system for the Bronco which allows you to run a lithium accessory battery. It includes a Redarc Alpha dc-dc charger to charge your accessory battery, and it uses your alternator to charge an AGM...
Bronco Omega dual battery systems are now in stock for immediate shipping!
https://www.genesisoffroad.com/products/2021-ford-bronco-omega-dual-battery-system
Here's our step-by-step installation guide. If you can use a wrench and follow instructions, you can install this kit in your driveway...
We were almost ready, we got the first production batch of the Bronco Omega parts a week ago, but ran into a manufacturing "oopsie" :facepalm: so we scrapped the first batch and we're remaking them. Can't ship products that don't meet my standards!
I expect to have them ready to ship by Black...
Sorry, to clarify, I was referring to our Gen 3 Power Hub. That's our other dual battery system that uses a smart isolator to charge both batteries with the alternator.
The Omega system uses the Redarc Alpha charger to charge the accessory battery.
The Gen 3 lid and the Omega lid both sit on...
Thanks for checking in. I got the prototype charger bracket test fit into our Bronco, and it fit 100% perfect, first try. :rockon:
There will be an Omega version of the lid on top of the batteries which holds all the wiring components. The Bronco lid prototype should be ready within a couple...
I have no experience with those vehicle brands, so I won't comment on something I don't know about.
However, I have to suspect you may be mixing up Odyssey with Optima. We sold both brands for a long time, but I had to drop Optima several years ago due to having to replace so many of them...