If you're having problems with an auxiliary battery you need to isolate the problem before you start throwing more money or more current into the system. I've restored several Westy that have had auxiliary batteries and every one of them had problems so severe as to require the removal of the battery isolation equipment, additional solenoids and the auxiliary battery. Many have had burned out wiring, melted connector insulators on the fuse panel and burned out alternators. There are a few things to remember when installing an auxiliary battery: #1. It should be the same as your other battery (don't mix different AMP or Deep Cycle batteries into your system) #2. Provide yourself with a quick cutoff switch just in case you smell something burning. #3. Use a quality battery isolation devise (from Motor Home dealer that is fully fused). I'm well aware that there are some very intelligent individuals that post to this list, many are capable of building dependable coexisting electrical systems and I've got to give you my BUT scenario. I'd never recommend a additional battery unless it amounted to; two six volt deep cycle batteries to achieve your 12v requirement. Even at this the deep cycle batteries take longer to charge and tend to gas off with heavy current draw. (8 years in the 36v golf cart business tells me this) Best of luck in solving your problem. Stan Wilder -------------------- Hi all, Hey, I know I have heard mention of 110 or 120 amp Alternators on the list. Stock ones are 90 amp. Who knows anything about the bigger ones & where do you get them. Make & model would be helpful. I'm wanting to upgrade for an auxilary battery set up that keeps running into problems. Thanks, ===== David Kelly 1990 Syncro Vanagolf 15" 1963 Comet Convertible 1976 CB550 Super Sport Seattle
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