along a similar vein:

i would also like to put an additional 12 volt deep cycle battery in my
buses (65' and 73' both 12 volt) so that i can run my accessories without
killing my startup battery. Has anybody performed this (what i hope is)
reasonably staightforward operation. If so i would like to hear about it
too.

BTW Thom, can't think of too many people stocking 6 volt deep cycle
batteries. Most deep cycle batteries that i know of are for RV
applications, which to my limited knowledge are all 12 volt.

m

>>>Has anyone else done this?  Should you use a deep discharge marine type
>>>battery for the aux.?  Also, is there a way to figure the amount of time the
>>>power will last before aux. battery drains?  Is it worth it, or will lights
>>>and radio drain the battery in an hour or so anyway?
>>
>>I set up twin batteries in the notcback I used to have, to power a
>>monster stereo.  Worked great!
>>
>>I am thinking about doing something like this in my 56, but with a twist.
>>The bus is 6V, and I wanna run a 12V deep cycle for the fridge and
>>any other stuff I decide to put in.  What would I have to do to get the
>>6V to charge the deep cycle?
>>
>Thom-
> I guess you don't like the two 6volt batteries in series.
>about the 1 12voly deep cycle-
>
> You need a voltage doubler circuit (not cheap) or a DC to DC converter(not
>cheap either.)  Or maybe two generators!  You could use two 6-volt or one of
>each- 6 and 12.  I don't think you'll like either of these.  can you get
>deep cycle 6 volt batteries?
>
>
>  Chris Bridge
>
>  Currently building an engine for a ''71 Westy
>  E-mail cbridge@vt.edu

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