Battery Cable Sizing - PD9260
After working on friends trailer last week, one item that was not addressed was the size of the battery cabling, which I believe was a 6AWG (maybe an 8AWG, not sure) for his 2001 trailer, a 26 ft mode...
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When I installed a PD9260 I installed it in the compartment next to the battery; a pair of GC. I used battery cables from the local auto parts store, 3 feet each.
My intent was to get as much into the battery as possible when on gen.
I seldom see anywhere near 60A; usually not much over 40A and that only for a short time.
I'd think of upgrading the cable if the intent is to charge as rapidly as possible. For general use the existing is fine.
If the intent is to run an inverter somewhere then you need to rethink everything.
Regards,
Doug
My intent was to get as much into the battery as possible when on gen.
I seldom see anywhere near 60A; usually not much over 40A and that only for a short time.
I'd think of upgrading the cable if the intent is to charge as rapidly as possible. For general use the existing is fine.
If the intent is to run an inverter somewhere then you need to rethink everything.
Regards,
Doug
