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Subject:Re: Battery isolator question
From:Michael Magnani
Date:Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:39:58 -0700

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I installed the GW Auxiliary Battery Kit (AUX 700) along with the battery charger they sell (GVW-PRO.) The quality of the components and the illustrated, color photo directions were excellent. Like you, I wanted to be able to see the LED condition lights on the charger, so I mounted it behind the driver's seat. The battery fits perfectly in the space beneath the drivers seat.
Mike M 

On Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:34 PM, Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  

I installed the GW Auxiliary Battery Kit (AUX 700) along with the battery charger they sell (GVW-PRO.) The quality of the components and the illustrated, color photo directions were excellent. Like you, I wanted to be able to see the LED condition lights on the charger, so I mounted it behind the driver's seat. The battery fits perfectly in the space beneath the drivers seat.
Mike M 

On Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:19 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
  

I can't point to specific examples,� (check thesamba ?) but I'm sure
some have installed a charger or similar, in the space under the
driver seat. Didn't Alistair Bell do something similar? Just my .02,
but if it were me, I'd want the charger display somewhere I could
easily see it.

I have 2 aux. batteries. For the cheap group 41 under driver seat,
I've been using a "can" type solenoid isolator image:
http://tinyurl.com/plgduwy

w/o any issues. This battery typically sees low current draw.

Neil.

On 7/31/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

>.....� Anyone been able to install the battery (deep
> discharge,
 Walmart standard serial warranty replacement, or golf cart), a
> smart isolator, and a charger under the driver's seat? Or is it best to put
> the charger under the sink where the now unused fridge outlet already
> exists?

--
Neil n

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