Date:         Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:01:12 -0600
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Aux Battery
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On Apr 19, 2012, at 10:40 AM, Ken Wilford wrote:

> Robert, I just did this two times for customer although we put the
> battery under the driver's seat.  I would recommend doing that, using
> the Go Westy 2nd battery kit, and some of these wheel chair batteries
> that I get off of amazon.com.  The part number is UB12220 and they are
> 22 amp hour batteries.  I usually connect 3 of them in parallel to get
> 66 amp hours for around $150 worth of batteries and shipping.  Much
> better deal than buying the Go Westy battery for around the same price
> (not including shipping) and only 44 amp hours.

I put 4 of these in the aux battry box, then another 2 under the sink, in
the cabinet, for 132AH. I've been using just the 4 for a past few years
and it has been sufficient for between 2-3 days of camper use, using
a Vitrigrigo fridge, Propex heater, lights, radio, etc. Hoping the addition
of another 2 UB's will extend that some, but won't know exactly the effect
of that until I've camped using them.

My next "move" is likely adding a solar panel.

Bob