Date:         Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:39:32 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Refrig on Aux Battery
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@comcast.net>
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I can't answer your question specifically  Jack, but can pass on what I've
donesince installing the entirely electric Vitrifrigo fridge. I have a Sure
Power
battery separator in the main bat. box. I also ran a large (4 gauge) wire
from
the alternator to the + post on this separator to improve current flow.

I have the 4 UB12220 motorcycle/wheel chair batteries in the aux. box
to run my dash and "kitchen". It might be helpful if, instead of just
asking if you wired/hooked up the fridge relay correctly, to disclose
just how you DID hook it up. I'm sure there are online diagrams of this
hook up, probably at the vanagon.com site. There are a LOT of FAQ's
and technical prompts there, and links to other articles about camper
maintenance.

You're correct to think that there is something wrong if your main battery
is
not receiving a charge, and your aux is, while your engine is running and
fridge also running
on 12 volt setting. By the way, how are you determining that one is, and one
isn't
receiving charge?

bob

On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 9:21 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> I've noticed that if I have my Refrig running on the Aux battery while
> driving, the battery still drains and loses power while traveling.
>
>
>
> Is this normal, or should the Refrig be able to run on full alternator
> power
> while the vehicle is running, thus not draining the battery?
>
> Is there a suggested way to do this, or did we hook up the relay wrong?
>
>
>
> The Aux battery does recharge when the vehicle is running, and I don't have
> a heavy load on it.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> 84 Westy Wolfy
>
> Bloomfield Hills, MI
>