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W. Watson
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 Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:07 am Post subject: Seeking Dual Car Battery Installation Advice |
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I'm about to configure my 97 Plymouth van so that it has two batteries. The
second battery will be kept in the rear of the van in a battery box with a
vent through the floor. I'm using a Mega-Tron RV-Marine Deep Cycle 12v
battery, which will provide power to a medical device at night. I bought a
Valmar (Model 31122) battery selector switch. The switch has four settings:
Off, 1, All and 2. I suspect that 1 means batter 1, and 2 battery 2.
I have a pretty fair idea how to install it ignition and ground wise. I know
the difference between +/-, for example. I'm going to need some wire to go
from the rear to front under the chassis. Does #10 seem right? I'll try to
keep it tight and away from the fuel tank. It seems best to put the switch
inside the engine compartment. I think I'll be able to drill a 1" or so hole
through the floor in the rear of the van. Maybe I'll call the Plymouth and
ask for advice on that. Any suggestions or comments on all this?
I plan to put a 30A fuse inline.
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Wayne Watson (Nevada City, CA)
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Jumpster Jiver
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 5:07 am Post subject: Re: Seeking Dual Car Battery Installation Advice |
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W. Watson wrote:
| Quote: | I'm about to configure my 97 Plymouth van so that it has two batteries. The
second battery will be kept in the rear of the van in a battery box with a
vent through the floor. I'm using a Mega-Tron RV-Marine Deep Cycle 12v
battery, which will provide power to a medical device at night. I bought a
Valmar (Model 31122) battery selector switch. The switch has four settings:
Off, 1, All and 2. I suspect that 1 means batter 1, and 2 battery 2.
I have a pretty fair idea how to install it ignition and ground wise. I
know
the difference between +/-, for example. I'm going to need some wire to go
from the rear to front under the chassis. Does #10 seem right? I'll try to
keep it tight and away from the fuel tank. It seems best to put the switch
inside the engine compartment. I think I'll be able to drill a 1" or so
hole
through the floor in the rear of the van. Maybe I'll call the Plymouth and
ask for advice on that. Any suggestions or comments on all this?
I plan to put a 30A fuse inline.
Your best source for wire, connectors, fuse holders, etc. would be to |
maybe buy one of those amplifier installation kits.
Get the heaviest duty one you can get. |
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