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SoundGuy
Feb 13, 2018Explorer
This is the 4 gauge load support cable I made up using Anderson connectors and yes, each connection is soldered. Closeup pic of this one connector isn't the greatest but I can assure you it is severely burned, as are the other 3 I used to make up this cable.




When I went looking recently for a new booster cable I would have preferred 2 gauge or even 1 gauge but anything sold around here in those gauges are too long and way to expensive so I settled on a reasonably priced 4 gauge that's 16' long. I'll be mounting my new G31 AGM in the front pass through storage compartment so connecting to it with this booster cable won't require opening up a locked battery box. If it turns out I don't need all 16' to reach from the truck to the trailer battery I can always shorten the booster cable and thereby further reduce voltage drop under load. I just ordered a clamp meter which will allow me to determine how much support the truck is providing with it running but based on my previous use I'm sure it will support my new G31 just fine when powering my toaster or coffee maker with the inverter. It's certainly a cheaper option than investing in two G31 AGMs and although not a practical solution for those who dry camp all the time this will work just fine for my limited requirements.




When I went looking recently for a new booster cable I would have preferred 2 gauge or even 1 gauge but anything sold around here in those gauges are too long and way to expensive so I settled on a reasonably priced 4 gauge that's 16' long. I'll be mounting my new G31 AGM in the front pass through storage compartment so connecting to it with this booster cable won't require opening up a locked battery box. If it turns out I don't need all 16' to reach from the truck to the trailer battery I can always shorten the booster cable and thereby further reduce voltage drop under load. I just ordered a clamp meter which will allow me to determine how much support the truck is providing with it running but based on my previous use I'm sure it will support my new G31 just fine when powering my toaster or coffee maker with the inverter. It's certainly a cheaper option than investing in two G31 AGMs and although not a practical solution for those who dry camp all the time this will work just fine for my limited requirements.
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