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Subject:Westfalia 2nd battery questions...
From:David Marshall
Date:Mon, 19 May 2003 17:58:35 -0700

My 1986 Syncro Westfalia Joker (high top) came with two batteries, the 2nd
battery looks like the factory setup.

Today, I installed my new Sony radio so I did some experimenting... I
disconnected the ground from the main battery only and I went to see what
worked.  Here is the list:

- The refrigerator
- The furnace
- The water pump

What is missing from the list is the radio and lights.

I ran a piece of 12ga wire to the 2nd battery to power the radio so I can
listen to it and not worry about not starting in the morning - the remove
control will come in really handy!  :)

All three of my florescent lights are on the main battery - is this normal?
Is there is "quick and easy" way to get them transferred over to the 2nd
battery?

Thanks in advance!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

http://www.fastforward.ca    mailto:sales@fastforward.ca
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