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Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:37:26 -0600
...fridge >> units (like the engel 15) I am considering expanding my battery bank again. >> I currently run a 108AH in aux 1 and two...
Re: Under-Sink Battery Installation
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 9 Aug 2011 11:23:54 -0700
...Unless you're charging a bank of submarine batteries there would not be much of it and what there is would escape through the...
Re: Auxillary battery alternative
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:58:33 -0700
...If I had to, I guess I could "jump" the main battery from the aux battery bank with a pair of jumper cables. Yes...
Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:34:57 -0600
...fridge >> units (like the engel 15) I am considering expanding my battery bank again. >> I currently run a 108AH in aux 1 and two...
Re: Headlights and grounds
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 11:27:06 -0800
...So, for the berry berry best wire 2.5mm or larger directly from the battery to the relay bank through a suitable inline fuse...
Re: Toggle off switch
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:43:07 -0800
...boats since they frequently have battery > switches that allow for batteries to be disconnected and reconnected in > different banks. > > I know of several cases...
Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:42:55 -0400
...Recommendations for Aux battery hardware >> >> I have an 82’ diesel Westy, so I have two AUX up front. But the battery bank in the...
Re: Battery placement alternatives
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:36:37 -0500
...bank of > charging batteries, ie a diesel electric submarine. > > alistair > > > > > On 1-Oct-10, at 10:43 AM, Loren Busch wrote: > > RE: Stock battery...
CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:42:27 -0700
...cycle lead acid battery * Designed to be used with Xantrex PowerHub 1800 (11-1877) or as part of any battery bank for a renewable...
Re: UB12220 batteries update
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:18:50 -0700
...Now the battery bank sits at about 4volts each, and is > > > officially "dead". Anyone want them? > > > Free. > > > > > > I'm putting in a Group 41...
Re: Norcold AC/DC refrigerators...
Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 18:19:14 EDT
...The bad part is the high long term battery drain. You definitely need an auxiliary battery, and if you camp for days without power...
Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:33:55 -0500
At 11:59 AM 1/11/2012, Aaron wrote: >Yeah, the bank of batteries is currently in series and produces over >110V. I bet...
Re: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:47:41 -0400
...MY ASI Riviera camper came with one, it supples a 5am trickle charge to the battery and powers a 'bank' of 12vt accessories. when...
charging aux battery: too much of a good thing?
Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:03:46 -0400
...terminal on your main battery, the batteries remain banked for some time. I think from 2 to 5 minutes before the Surepower switch isolates...
Re: Surepower 1315 test report
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Sun, 10 May 2009 09:48:06 -0700
...Surepower 1315 test report >> >> To answer the question of whether disconnecting the ground from the >> 1315 battery separator would force the battery banks to...
New Beetle screw up
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sun, 11 May 2003 14:59:20 -0400
...At the scene, I thought (as just about anybody would) that it was simply a discharged battery rather than a truly DEAD battery . . . Like...
Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Wed, 26 May 1999 20:33:33 EDT
...as disconnecting the main battery lead from the fuse > panel and running a "hot" wire from my battery bank to this fuse? Yes, that...
Re: Solar collector
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:45:15 -0800
...So you should be looking at a 240 A/H battery bank for this job. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: Small UPS SLA batteries...deep cycle substitute?
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:14:30 +0000
...the you can customize the space and capacity of your house battery bank, but you will have to do some wiring. �(Make sure you...
Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:44:30 -0400
...Eight hours or so of charging every five days was our usual ration, with 200 AH capacity in two banks and a 35-amp...
Re: Electric power vanagon
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:30 -0500
...Also consider replacing all those batteries every few years and the impact on your bank account and the environment. On 11/11/08, Ken...
Re: What just happened?
Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:42:25 -0800
...i went and got my new tags at DMV and then went to the > > bank...(all > > in hoppy) i was in the bank for...
Re: Optima Blue D31M
Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:07:37 -0700
...While I'm being somewhat glib and sarcastic, I do have some considerable experience utilizing Optima(s) in my auxiliary battery bank. As previously...
Re: Battery Reserve Capacity Calculations - 2nd Posting
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 12 Oct 2002 11:47:27 -0400
...For that one we have 300 amp-hours of deep-cycle battery capacity in two banks, and a $300 smart regulator to manage charging...
Re: Charging Second Battery
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 28 Oct 1997 08:35:50 -0800
The aux battery relay closes whenever the alternator is producing voltage (i.e. when the engine is running). When the relay closes, the aux...
Re: House Battery and Clearance
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:12:25 +0000
...The rest of the setup is an 80watt Zamp solar and a two bank SportMarine battery manager. It was more than adequate until I...
Recommendations - Trip West
Historical mailing list - Jodi Sage
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:52:19 -0600
...Last time I asked you folks on recommendations, it was to the outer banks and I got some really GREAT suggestions. Finally, what recommendations...
Re: What just happened?
Historical mailing list - Jon Rizzo
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:13:24 -0700
...i went and got my new tags at DMV and then went to the > bank...(all > in hoppy) i was in the bank for...
Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 27 May 1999 14:24:54 -0700
...as disconnecting the main battery lead from the fuse > >panel and running a "hot" wire from my battery bank to this fuse? > Exxcellent query...
Re: Auxillary battery alternative
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:42:26 -0700
...Auxillary battery alternative > > >paul banks wrote: >> >> Over the last couple of months, I have read many >> elegant configurations listmembers devised for their battery systems...
Re: 120v generator set up
Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
Sun, 22 Jun 2003 10:26:10 -0700
You might do better finding an inverter and battery bank with enough capacity. The generator is going to require you to be able to...
Re: Auxiliary battery recommendations
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 3 Jun 2016 08:47:27 -0400
...Most folks just rely on the alternator to recharge the 2nd battery and that is a mistake. Yes it can charge the battery, but...
Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westyownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 18:24:02 -0700
This could be out of the dumb question bank, but I don’t have a fridge so if so I’ll plead ignorance over...
Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:38:47 -0400
...Remember that once a relay connects the battery banks together a load larger than your wiring and alternator can supply will then draw down...
Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:55:22 -0500
...I use an 120 volt electric banket, or 120volt ceramic space heater (safe, no fire hazard) when I have hook ups. when don't...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:51:52 -0800
...Two, when both batteries reach a charge of 13 ~ > 13.5 volts, both battery banks are connected together. Sorry for > propagating false information. > > Cheers...
Re: light above stove
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:49:53 -0700
...battery bank and get it off > my starting battery. I know it goes toward the drivers seat and then down > the A pillar, but...
Re: Helpful halloween Westy decorating tip
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 15:28:46 -0700
...5 & 2) and the other set of grandparents..Have the Halloween > battery powered LED lights to hang from the awning. > > Halloween's become such...
Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:51:50 -0600
...A couple of hours drive back on Sun evening isn't going to recharge a battery bank fully no matter how powerful the alternator...
Parts for Sale
Historical mailing list - CC
Fri, 8 Dec 2000 16:28:48 CST
...Signing up is quick, easy and you can download the money to your bank account at any time. No strings attached. Click on this...
syncro outlet problem -- update
Historical mailing list - Beth Carroll
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:20:50 -0400
...So now I'm wondering if the outlet is only set up to work with the converter (thereby working off the battery), or if...
Selling my 1989 Bluestar ($25k)
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:55:50 -0500
...Ecsta LX Touring tires Aux battery kit and battery (GoWesty) Marine battery charger (Promariner ProSport 20A 3 bank attery charger) Heavy Duty rear hatch...
Re: Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:46:36 -0500
...From experience the stock Subaru alternators do not like large battery banks. As soon as they heat up they go into current limiting and...
Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:22:07 -0400
...cycle lead acid battery * Designed to be used with Xantrex PowerHub 1800 (11-1877) or as part of any battery bank for a renewable...
Parts for Sale
Historical mailing list - CC
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 11:26:17 CDT
...Signing up is quick, easy and you can download the money to your bank account at any time. No strings attached. Click on this...
Parts For Sale
Historical mailing list - CC
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 02:53:15 CDT
...Signing up is quick, easy and you can download the money to your bank account at any time. No strings attached. Click on this...
Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:23:49 -0600
...cycle lead acid battery * Designed to be used with Xantrex PowerHub 1800 (11-1877) or as part of any battery bank for a renewable...
Re: Electrical charging options?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:50:25 -0400
...A service warning if you disconnect a battery this will still connect both if the either bank is getting charged from any source. > > While...
RE: Aux Battery
Historical mailing list - Charlie Moore
Tue, 26 Nov 1996 14:55:25 -0800
...You also can easily combine = both battery banks with these switches since they have 4 positions; = Battery 1, Battery 2, BOTH or OFF. - Charlie...
Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westyownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:41:41 -0500
...Still the sun can > hit the van in the summer and it could happen. > > I have a house battery so that could go dead...
Parts For Sale
Historical mailing list - CC
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 13:09:47 CST
...Signing up is quick, easy and you can download the money to your bank account at any time. No strings attached. Click on this...
Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:00:24 -0700
Dennis Haynes typed: > Of the battery choices out there, a conventional flooded cell will be the > most tolerant of use and abuse and provide...
Re: Battery Woes/Choice
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Fri, 23 May 2008 13:38:52 -0700
...bank of batteries I'd worry about venting the hydrogen, but I reckon that one or two (don't forget the starter battery) in...
Re: New cooktop for my kitchen mod
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 10 Feb 2005 17:47:40 -0700
...Will be putting the battery bank in the bottom. Still looking at different furnace units as well. The sink I will be using is...
Battery response try again.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:18:08 +0000
...From experience a battery is really cycled as it goes below 50% state of charge (SOC) or that finishing charge going from 80-85...
Re: What just happened?
Historical mailing list - Jon Rizzo
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:08:43 -0700
...i went and got my new tags at DMV and then went to the > > bank...(all > > in hoppy) i was in the bank for...
Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:01:54 -0500
...Two, when both batteries reach a charge >> of 13 ~ >> 13.5 volts, both battery banks are connected together. Sorry for >> propagating false information. >> >> Cheers...
Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Jul 2003 - Special issue (#2003-752)
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 18:41:28 -0800
...Only exception is I have a marine 2 bank selector switch. I run both batteries down to a full discharge of 11.5 volts...
Re: Baja Syncro Chronicles vol 113
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:16:16 -0700
Not Baja, but on the Outer Banks of NC there are several places where you can get onto the beachs and the sand is...
Re: Westfalia owners
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:06:14 -0700
...Even if you are willing to add a serious battery bank like those in big sail boat is still not a viable solution. This...