Date:         Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:02:49 -0500
Reply-To:     David Boan <dboan@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         David Boan <dboan@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Second Battery not charging
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I recently installed a second battery using the Go Westy kit for my '85
Westy, but put the battery under the back seat instead of the driver seat.
I followed the directions, except for the location, and used the Westy long
wire to connect the fuse panel to the second battery, and then ran another 8
gauge wire to connect the isolator to the battery.  Everything works as
expected, except that the battery is not charging.



The alternator is fairly new.  I checked voltage on both batteries.  On the
main battery I get 12.6 engine off and 13.9 engine on.  On the second
battery I get 11.6 engine off or on.



I saw something in the archives about the refrigerator relay being too small
for a second battery.  I wonder if the distance is too much for the stock
relay and I need a different relay.  Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?



Dave

'85 Westy