I don't see anything wrong with adding the switch but why not set it up so both batteries charge when driving. The only problem with switches is "operator error" i.e. forgetting to switch them back and having a dead starting battery. JFF On Oct 15, 2004, at 12:33 PM, aircooled chris wrote: Would it be ok to use a marine switch to separate two batteries that would switch everything on your van over to a different battery when needed? Or would it be bad to actually run the vanagon with everything connected to the aux battery? I just figured that while camping, you could use the starter battery to get you going, but after a night of camping, switch over to the aux battery during the following day of driving, so you can fully charge it again before the next night of use? thanks for any tips! cr |
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