

| Subject: | Re: Dual-Battery Question |
| From: | The Bus Depot |
| Date: | Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:43:39 -0400 |
> Hooking 2 together is a simple way to get more capacity > for camping while still having plenty for starting when it is > time to leave. A manual switch or proper relay is an even > better way to do this. A simple fused relay is the way that Westfalia did it on those models that were equipped with dual batteries. Wiring two batteries together with (or without) a switch has its own set of dangers, while for most peopleon the isolator route is unnecessarily expensive and complicated (and has its own set of problems). A simple relay system works well, is inexpensive, and is nearly failproof - which is why Westfalia used it in the first place. You can make your own relay kit using parts from a FLAPS, but I sell an inexpensive Hella kit just for this purpose. It comes with a properly rated fused relay, wiring diagram, and wiring. Pretty much everything you need but the battery and terminal. And it's under $20. Really, for 95% of users this is all you need. Inexpensive, reliable, and safe - an optimal solution. Link: <http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=1738> - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
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