Hi Neil. You should search the archives in the last six months for posts on this topic by Mark Drillock, who seems to have the best handle on how to make that install work. Jake On 4/20/06, neil neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote: > > Hi all. > > Have purchased solenoid from local RV shop to use for dual batt. setup. > I have a good idea of how to wire, but need to know: > > should "hot" lead (to actuate solenoid) connect to ign. switch or ign. > coil? If to coil (I imagine this is the best place) which connector do I tie > into? > > Did I buy correct part? i.e. the solenoid is an app. 1.5" long can with > 3 connections. One for ign. with 2 others one each for pos. battery > terminals. > > Should I install a fuse at each batt? i.e. 30 amp? (read about that > somewhere....) > > TIA, > > Neil. > > > > > --------------------------------- > 7 bucks a month. This is Huge Yahoo! Music Unlimited >
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