In the recent auxiliary battery thread, the GoWesty auxiliary battery kit received some criticism - again. So, what's so bad about it? Because its designed for the Interstate SLA1161 battery with only 44Ah of capacity? I purchased the kit for my 87 tintop a couple of years ago, but never installed it. The few camping trips I took were for weekends at well appointed commercial campgrounds and I found I didn't really need the electrons. That's all part of getting away for me. Someday, I reckon I'll venture out into the "wilds", but still I can't see myself using a lot of amps, just cell-phone charger, lights, radio. I doubt I'll be investing in an ARB, a Truckfridge, or even an Engel. They cost more than my home fridge. Yeti has really started marketing heavily, they're sold almost everywhere, and have been on sale a couple of times this year already. Thank you all for your shared wisdom. Steve Engel87 Syncro tintop |
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