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Subject:Re: [WetWesties] Really Dumb Question About Aux Batteries RESTATED
From:David Beierl
Date:Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:53:00 -0400
At 05:59 PM 6/10/2011, Loren Busch wrote:
>*Question: What is gained by adding an aux battery and ONLY putting in the
>relay that connects the two batteries while the engine is running and
>charging?  Installed like the wiring diagram in Bentley? And no other wiring
>changes*.

Fifty pounds on the driver's side.

Ability to jump-start yourself using really short jumper cables.

Additional source of sulfuric acid for your evening martinis.

Yours,
David