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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — second battery versus portable power station

DailyDetailerCommunity StarterAug 18, 20262004 Toyota Land CruiserRaleigh
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 199,500 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwired dual-battery setup beat a portable power station? I am in Raleigh.
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DailyDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 18, 2026permalink
I parked the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
NoMarkupTuner214Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 19, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ManualHunterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 19, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
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