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Mobilesport's avatar
Mobilesport
Explorer
Jan 07, 2020

Where are you guys/gals getting your battery cables?

I'm looking to buy a zip cable for my battery charger but crazy exspensive , mainly because they'll only sale 25 ft minumum.
I only need 5 foot of 4 gauge.

Here's what I'm hoping to build for my battery charger.









  • Admin's avatar
    Admin
    Moderator
    Jan 07, 2020
    I make whatever length I need at a marine supply store.

    Admin
    RV.net
  • FLY_4_FUN's avatar
    FLY_4_FUN
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2020
    Any auto supply store will have "starter" cables. Just pick the ends you want, and of course the gauge. Also many shops that sell rv batteries will also make interconnects that can be sized for such a task.
  • BarabooBob's avatar
    BarabooBob
    Explorer III
    Jan 07, 2020
    I needed a cable for my Class C while in British Columbia and stopped at Lordco. The very helpful gentleman behind the counter made the part for me for the cost of materials.
  • docsouce's avatar
    docsouce
    Explorer II
    Jan 07, 2020
    2x on the marine supply store. They cut to length and usually have a good varied supply of terminals ends.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Jan 07, 2020
    4 Gauge. go to a welding supply shop any length you want and they can put the ends on too (Crimped on)
  • twodownzero's avatar
    twodownzero
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2020
    Lots of good suggestions here. Welding shop for welding cable, Home Depot has it by the foot or on a roll, or soldering my own ends on at home and using heat shrink. Don't over think this.
  • folivier's avatar
    folivier
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2020
    Or look at ebay or amazon. Just be aware there is lots of wire out there that is copper clad aluminum!

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