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Date:         Sat, 10 Oct 2015 01:05:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject:      Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware

The GW 'kit' as designed is a poor excuse for an aux battery kit. Due to the ridiculous current path it uses, the aux battery will never receive full proper charge voltage. It can be modified but I would highly recommend a Surepower 1314 or 1315 from www.ase-supply.com and wire the battery not only better but with a much better quality relay. There are several batteries that fit, the Odyssey 1750 I believe being the largest capacity. You'll need to plan on an adjustable voltage regulator from davebarton.com also if you want the battery to receive the proper voltage and last any reasonable lifespan.


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