Battery Post Duplicator?

ScipioUSA · Apr 14, 2020

Hi Everyone.

Im looking to see if anyone knows of something that would allow me to duplicate the posts on my battery. Sort of like the clamps that you can put on that are like a marine terminal with the wing nuts, but that would also provide a second battery post.

I dont want to mess with the factory wiring on my RTV500, but I need to make more attachments to the battery. The plow was hooked up at the dealer, and I already had to re-wire that once. I dont like how the rings are on the battery terminals now, so would like to attach them separately.

Some looking around the web shows lots of options for installing stereos or marine equipment, but I cannot find any of them that will also allow for a re-connection of the stock wiring. I know there are some Group 24 batteries or deep cycle that have both posts and wing nut/stud connections, but I am hoping to get the use out of the battery thats already in the machine.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

ruffdog · Apr 14, 2020

Something like this?

Amelec Australia | Two Up Retail Pack – Positive

ScipioUSA · Apr 17, 2020

ruffdog said:
Something like this?

Amelec Australia | Two Up Retail Pack Positive

That is exactly what I am looking for! But it looks like it's Australia only, and it's not cheap to get it shipped here to the states. I'll have to see if anyone here makes something like that....

Jackball · Apr 18, 2020

Search eBay and Amazon ..."battery post adapters" and "battery post connectors"
All kinds of them - cheap.

ScipioUSA · Apr 18, 2020

Jackball said:
Search eBay and Amazon ..."battery post adapters" and "battery post connectors"
All kinds of them - cheap.

I did search both sites, and didn't find what I was looking for, which is why I posted here. Only option that looks similar is the Kat5 terminals with a post adapter. Might go that route

thepumpguysc · Apr 20, 2020

They sell them at just about any big Marine Store, West Marine, etc.... I have several on my boat batteries to run accessories..

tookielee · Apr 20, 2020

Autozone has these https://www.autozone.com/batteries-...PwLTMxTxr4NPTbiP2_xoCgp4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

tookielee · Apr 20, 2020

or Cabelas Cabela's Online Store - Quality Hunting, Fishing, Camping and Outdoor Gear

Cat_Driver · Apr 20, 2020

Top Post 3-Way Terminals | Grote Industries

Ford850 · Apr 20, 2020

^^ Guys, none of those examples "also provide a second battery post" that he's asked for. Only that one made in Australia looks like what he is describing. I've never seen one like that either.
If it were me, I'd alter the original wiring and use one of the common styles everyone has posted. There's nothing wrong with a good clean mod.

dlctcg · Apr 20, 2020

You can try this site... looks like he has both the positive & negative in-stock & I believe he is out of Washing ton State... 26.99 each with $8 shipping for both.... Not cheap but it is a pretty specialized connector...

Unilug battery terminal – Bench Prep Jigs

ScipioUSA · Apr 20, 2020

Ford850 said:
^^ Guys, none of those examples "also provide a second battery post" that he's asked for. Only that one made in Australia looks like what he is describing. I've never seen one like that either.
If it were me, I'd alter the original wiring and use one of the common styles everyone has posted. There's nothing wrong with a good clean mod.

Thanks!

I would do the mod, but while its under my first year of warranty, I dont want to do anything that could open up a chance for finger pointing.

dlctcg said:
You can try this site... looks like he has both the positive & negative in-stock & I believe he is out of Washing ton State... 26.99 each with $8 shipping for both.... Not cheap but it is a pretty specialized connector...

Unilug battery terminal Bench Prep Jigs

I saw those after some searching, but its a little steep.

What I did find was this:

Battery Terminals

I think their "bassik" battery terminal with the post adapter is just the ticket. That gives me the side post to keep the factory cables and connections, and a couple of spots to attach the accessory terminals direct to the battery. Im going to order a set, and will let you know how it turns out in the end.

dlctcg · Apr 20, 2020

So I think that is a pretty good option... I have used KnuKonceptz products for years, for audio products... I will say they definitely are not the same solid brass & nickle coating the UniLug connectors are made of..... but for a cost selective solution KnuKonceptz is a good choice.... & at almost 1/2 the price I might give them a try... Like I said I've had good luck with KnuKonceptz product.... (if this was a marine / or extreme off-road application I would definitely be considering the UniLug product)....

Cat_Driver · Apr 21, 2020

Cat_Driver · Apr 21, 2020

Get it here

https://www.amazon.com/KnuKonceptz-...timate+Battery+Terminal&qid=1587457667&sr=8-1

Tomtint · Apr 21, 2020

I got one of those red top batteries in my jeep that has 2 positive posts on it. ...Thing was expensive but the jeep is running a electric fan and a few other bolt ons and it needed the extra space.

LittleBill21 · Apr 21, 2020

https://www.amazon.com/InstallGear-...35917ef343050dcf1d24878f005e7c&language=en_US

LittleBill21 · Apr 21, 2020

this is prolly more accurately what your looking for

https://www.amazon.com/Terminal-Con...0031db89f684afbd51a991979ae549&language=en_US

ScipioUSA · Apr 23, 2020

dlctcg said:
So I think that is a pretty good option... I have used KnuKonceptz products for years, for audio products... I will say they definitely are not the same solid brass & nickle coating the UniLug connectors are made of..... but for a cost selective solution KnuKonceptz is a good choice.... & at almost 1/2 the price I might give them a try... Like I said I've had good luck with KnuKonceptz product.... (if this was a marine / or extreme off-road application I would definitely be considering the UniLug product)....

Thanks for the first hand review of your experience. I agree they dont look as heavy duty as the UniLug product, but I think for what Im trying to accomplish on my RTV they should work alright. In the event that they dont, Ill post back to warn anyone else about it.