Date:         Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:26:57 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sunforce 60113 For Aux battery
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@comcast.net>
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On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 7:35 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:


> I have the standard configuration (relay) for my Aux battery in my 84 Westy.

...

>
> The problem is that with the relay, the aux battery does not seem to charge
> as quickly as the main battery, and will in fact drain when running the
> Dometic Fridge even when the van is running.
>
>

What gauge wire is between your starter and aux battery? Also....
extra loads (heater fan, headlights, charging appliances make a
difference as do quality of wires, connections, condition/rated output
of alternator, and starter battery etc. And..... is the starter
battery low when you experience this issue? If so, I'd consider that a
large load. Not sure of the exact "ins and outs", but assuming the
path is: alt. --> starter battery --> relay/aux battery, if starter
battery low or failing (losing its charger over time, not taking a
charger) my gut tells me it would suck amps before they got to aux.
battery.

Neil.

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