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Subject:Re: Dual battery install questions
From:Mark Drillock
Date:Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:20:17 -0800

If you have an 82 or newer Westy the trigger wire is already under the
driver's seat. It is a small blue wire, wherever you find it.

Mark

Mike Rouby wrote:
> 1) Where exactly do I get the alternator 'trigger' signal from?  Which wire is it on the alternator?
>
>   2) Can I get the ground to my house battery from the ground off the main battery (negative post)?  Will that work?
>
>   3) I'm assuming I drill holes into both battery boxes from below and feed the wires underneath the van.  Is there a better solution?
>
>   Thanks!
>
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