I never did like that kludge and moved my power tap to the back of the
panel (86), shown here:

http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/aux-battery-connection-to-fuse-panel/

alistair

On 8-May-11, at 5:01 PM, Robert Stevens wrote:

> On May 8, 2011, at 4:35 PM, Timmy Evens wrote:
>
>> i have a glorious trojan auxiliary battery installed under the
>> bench in my westy. it currently only runs the fridge (norcold) and
>> inverter. i want to wire things up so the stereo and lights run off
>> the deepcycle instead of the starting battery.  can someone point
>> me to a quick DIY or to someone who can switch it around cheaply?
>>
>> thanks,
>> tim
> As far as the dash "accessories" go, Mark Drillock pointed me to
> fuse #3. Pull it, run a wire (fused) to the lower "post"
> (male spade) on #3, from the aux battery + side. Seems to be working
> well.
> I'm "guessing" that if you'll go to the red wire that runs into the
> small fuse block on the front of the sink cabinet, behind
> the driver seat, that you will be able to determine which wire
> powers the "kitchen light". (no Bentley in front of me)
> Cut and tap into that wire directly (fused) to your aux battery.
>
> bob