Date:         Wed, 21 May 2003 09:43:36 -0600
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Auxiliary Battery
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My '87 Syncro Westy had everything in place to just put the battery in, hook
it up and go. It is wired to run the fridge and charges along with the main.
I have it more for the purpose of a back up. My '91 Westy was wired this way
and I never ran either battery out of juice using the interior lights,
radio/cd, etc.
just my $.02

Bob

My ----- Original Message -----
From: "vw_traveler" <vw_traveler@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 4:50 AM
Subject: Auxiliary Battery Q: What loads have you moved to the aux battery
from starter batt?


I'm installing an Optima battery under the driver's seat. In theory, you
could argue that with the proper isolation (not restarting relay vs.
isolator debate here!!) the starter battery should be reserved only for
starting, and the auxiliary battery powers everything else.

For those of you who've done this before, what loads have you moved to the
auxiliary battery, and what were the wiring tricks you employed?

thanks for any advice!!

Chris
'87 Westfalia