At 08:52 AM 6/24/98 -0700, Steven X. Schwenk wrote:
>The real concern is to make sure you re-charge your aux batt as soon after >you use it as you can, and as fully as yoy can...doing this will ensure max. >life. Failure to do this can cut life by over 1/2. As soon as I get home >from a campout, I plug my aux batt in for charging. Unless I've been driving >for 4 + hours, it always takes more charge when I get home to get up to full >re-charge than what the van charging system provided while driving. >Steve
All the more reason that the wire from the main to auxiliary should be at least 8 gauge! Also, do not use the wimpy "stock" relay -- get a high-amperage "battery switch/relay" sold at RV stores and Solar Electric Retailers.
Cheers,
<bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>Director of Catalog Design Open Market, Inc. </italic> ************************************* work: http://www.openmarket.com play: http://www.hsdesign.com ************************************* |
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