Fred, this relay controls +12V power to the fridge. The relay engages when
the engine is running and disengages when the engine is off. The relay can
be used as an aux battery relay although there are better solutions to this
problem (see archives). It's very difficult to find a battery that will fit
the space under the drivers seat without modification (other than small
wheelchair type batteries). Again, consult the archives--there is plenty of
discussion on aux batteries.

Mark McCulley

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Frederick M. Wasserstein" <vwvan@CORNHUSKER.NET>
Reply-To: "Frederick M. Wasserstein" <vwvan@CORNHUSKER.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Aux. Battery
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 18:34:42 -0600

Ok folks, I looked for the first time under the drivers seat. There is a
relay mounted under there- it is wired to the terminal block right behind
the drivers seat. The wires go into the relay and then a pair of fairly
heavy wires proceed under the seat.
What are these wires? Are they a battery relay and is there room further
under the seat for an extra battery? Should I take the swivel seat out and
look? Is it simple as removing the two bolts that I see out and removing the
seat? I have an 82 Diesel Westy! Thanks in advance!!! Also is there an
additional space under the Passengers seat, I have opened the one that looks
like the one in back of the drivers seat and there is nothing there.
Fred
1982 Vagagon Diesel Westy "Sammy"
1984 GMC Suburban Diesel 4 X 4 "The Beast"

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