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Black95
May 03, 2015Explorer II
Another modification I made to my camper van was the addition of an ignition controlled relay under the hood. It connects the van's battery to my auxiliary battery and other 12 volt powered accessories. When I turn off the ignition it disconnects everything from the main van battery to prevent discharging while using the camping accessories.

I also added a small wired fuse connection box under the dash of the van wired into this ignition controlled relay. I use this for connecting all my 12 volt accessories. Each one then has its own fuse to control it. I am currently using three of the slots and have room to expand two more circuits.


I also added a small wired fuse connection box under the dash of the van wired into this ignition controlled relay. I use this for connecting all my 12 volt accessories. Each one then has its own fuse to control it. I am currently using three of the slots and have room to expand two more circuits.

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