Something could be wired wrong or a defective part is not allowing full
voltage to the battery under load. If you used all the original wiring you
may not have enough current capacity to charge the battery and support the
fridge load.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jack R.
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 11:22 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Refrig on Aux Battery

I've noticed that if I have my Refrig running on the Aux battery while
driving, the battery still drains and loses power while traveling.

Is this normal, or should the Refrig be able to run on full alternator power
while the vehicle is running, thus not draining the battery?

Is there a suggested way to do this, or did we hook up the relay wrong?

The Aux battery does recharge when the vehicle is running, and I don't have
a heavy load on it.

Thanks!

Jack R.

84 Westy Wolfy

Bloomfield Hills, MI