I have installed many 2 batt syst. in my own and customer vans and cars. I use a constant on solenoid that is used to run the light bar and other elect. equip. on our Police cars. it is also used in bus's. Napa part # ST85. It looks like a Ford starter sol. but is all steel and made to be on all the time. (not just to start a car as in a standard starter sol.) They are rated over a 100 amps. I have had this setup in my Blazer for over 2 years and run 2 900 CCA batt. and a 100 AMP alt. And in my Westy with 2 825 CCA batt. behind the seats and a 3rd 825 Gel cell under the rear seat, with a 90 AMP alt. for over a year with no problem. I always up grade the batt cables and wiring. Bob K. RWK Enterprises Placerville Ca. VW Mods and Conv. |
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