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Date:         Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:52:22 -0700
Reply-To:     "Larry Occhipinti, DVM" <guardmans@PEAK.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Larry Occhipinti, DVM" <guardmans@PEAK.ORG>
Organization: Guardman's Bullmastiffs
Subject:      Dual Battery Installation Instructions on Ebay
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Anybody have experience installing the dual battery relay, inverter, microwave set-up instructions currently being offered on ebay?


Randy says it's an easy thing to do, and his instructions are better than the Go Westy Kit....sounds like if indeed it can be done without hassle the second battery could be used for lots of various electrical accessories without draining the main battery while camping.


Also, will the small second battery be able to retain enough power to run the accessories for an overnight stint?
If the main battery should give out is there enough juice to start the van with the second smaller battery?
And if the second battery is used for several hours, how long of a ride will be needed to recharge it for use the following night?


Just curious if the dual battery thing is really worth the effort, and how much of an ordeal it is to install...what kinds of things have you been happy using off the second battery?


Thanks for sharing your experiences....


Larry Occhipinti
'86 Westy
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