David Bogle wrote: > Dear Darrell, > > Thanks for the input. This sounds much easier than running a new wire > from starter battery to aux and installing a new relay, etcetera. > > Anyway, how often is the draw going to approach 30 amps. For some, more > often than others, but for me, a few of times a year probably. I have > propane for the fridge. > I had a 30 amp. fuse in the wire i ran (#10, i believe...thick stuff) between my main and Aux. batteries. Anytime i went camping and used much aux battery power, the fuse would blow when i started the vehicle. I now have a 40 amp fuse, and it has never blown. i also installed a 40 amp relay for the aux battery right next to the camper relay, which i still use for the fridge. steve |
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