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Customer Video – Honda Pioneer Dual Battery installation and Isolator Setup

 

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Here’s a practical step‑by‑step guide for installing a dual battery system with an isolator on your Honda Pioneer:

🔧 What You’ll Need

  • Second battery (deep cycle recommended for accessories)
  • Battery tray/box for secure mounting
  • Smart isolator (e.g., TRUE UTV‑SBI, Blue Sea ACR, or similar)
  • Heavy‑gauge cables (4–6 AWG)
  • Fuse or circuit breaker (near each battery)
  • Ground straps

Optional: accessory fuse panel

⚙️ Installation Steps

  • Mount the Auxiliary Battery
  • Place in a secure tray/box in the Pioneer’s storage area.
  • Ensure it’s protected from vibration and moisture.

Install the Isolator

  • Mount close to the batteries to minimize cable length.
  • Smart isolators automatically connect/disconnect based on voltage.

Wire the Batteries

  • Connect main battery positive → isolator input.
  • Connect isolator output → auxiliary battery positive.
  • Ground both batteries securely to the chassis.
  • Place fuses/circuit breakers within 6–12 inches of each battery.

Connect Accessories

  • Run accessories (lights, winch, stereo, etc.) from the auxiliary battery via a fuse panel.
  • This prevents draining the starter battery.

Test the System

  • Start the Pioneer: both batteries should charge.
  • Shut off engine: isolator should disconnect, protecting the starter battery.
  • Verify accessories run only from the auxiliary battery.

 

 

⚡ Isolator Setup Notes

Smart isolator: Connects batteries when charging voltage is present, disconnects when engine is off.

Manual override: Some isolators allow you to link batteries for emergency starting.

Cable size: Use 4–6 AWG for main connections; smaller gauge for accessories.

 

 

🚨 Safety Tips

Always disconnect the negative terminal before wiring.

Use proper crimped lugs and heat‑shrink for secure connections.

Avoid routing cables near sharp edges or hot exhaust parts.

 

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