Re: [T3] Rust Survey Results! (sort of long)

[Per Lindgren <lindgre@online.no>]

Keith Park wrote:

> But Jim (gee theres darkness in there afterall!),
>
> Dont you have problems with currents passing between the 2 since the
> voltages will always be somewhat different and one battery will drain itself
> trying to trickle charge the other.

You have to set them up with relays! This isn't the exactly same setup, but the
Vanagon Westfalias have a dual battery setup. The 2nd battery is used for the
camping equipment, and the relay make sure you only use the 2nd battery for
fridge, lights etc, while the alt. charges both. A jumper wire will give you the
ability to use both for starting. I have been thinking about a similar setup,
only to use the 2nd battery for the stereo system. I'm afraid the stock
generator is too small to charge both batteries. I can send the wiring diagram
if there's interest.

PerL
73 Variant L

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