Date:         Wed, 3 Nov 1999 23:56:17 -0500
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From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Aux battery kit from Bus Depot (fwd)
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> Ron,
> Can you tell us how many amps the relay in the Hella Auxiliary Battery Kit
> is rated for?


In a word... no.  This spec is not listed on the enclosed literature, and
Hella USA does not have any info on it since it was intended for European
distribution.  However it is specified as being capable of handling a
fridge, which would draw a reasonable amount of current (especially some of
the units used in non-Westy camper vans in Europe, some of which draw more
than the Westy's ammonia-based unit) so this may give you some idea.  I have
seen relays used for extremely high-draw competition sound systems (multiple
high power amps, etc.) and this relay is certainly measly compared to them.
On the other hand, few people draw that sort of current in normal use. My
associates at Just Kampers in the UK tell me that they have been selling
this kit for quite some time and have had excellent feedback from their
customers.  In fact it was based on that recommendation that I imported it.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com
  (215) 234-VWVW