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.

I make whatever length I need at a marine supply store.AdminRV.net

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.

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.

2x on the marine supply store. They cut to length and usually have a good varied supply of terminals ends.

4 Gauge. go to a welding supply shop any length you want and they can put the ends on too (Crimped on)

Where are you guys/gals getting your battery cables?

ktmrfs
Explorer II
Jan 07, 2020
wa8yxm wrote:
4 Gauge. go to a welding supply shop any length you want and they can put the ends on too (Crimped on)

exactly. and if they only have black, just use colored heat shrink on the ends for whatever color you want for reference.
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!
RLS7201
Explorer II
Jan 07, 2020
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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.
agesilaus
Explorer III
Jan 07, 2020
Amazon and my local NAPA will make up cables to your specification.
VoodooMedicineM
Explorer
Jan 07, 2020
Farm and Fleet
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)
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.
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.
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.

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