Some people may want to take advantage of the feature that allows the batteries to combine even when the engine is not running, such as to boost starting with the aux battery. That feature is of questionable value for a Vanagon IMHO, and not required to be connected. No problem doing it but best to increase the wire size if implemented. Increasing the wire size makes for other problems so I say don't implement the feature and keep things simple. Mark Bob Stevens wrote: > "Don't forget to get an auxiliary switch to activate > the bridge between the two batteries if/when needed." > > Paul, you've mystified me with that one. If the installation instructions > are followed (as Mark D just posted per his usually great, detailed, > accurate > posts), what "switch-to-activate-the-bridge ... etc" between the batteries > is > necessary? > The purpose of the 1315 is to act as a "smart relay" between the main > and aux batteries, which is why they are joined by the 8 gauge wire. NO? > > bob > > >>> >>> > |
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