What determines battery cable size?
Hey all, I'm looking into replacing the factory battery cables in the spring to hopefully get more efficient (as in shorter) generator charging time. My question is, what do I "need to do" vs. what...
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Just to add a couple of things
If you are assuming that you vehicle alternator is going to recharge your house bank while driving to your next campsite you may be disappointed. Most "modern" (>2000) vehicle charging systems will NOT put out enough voltage (>14V) to recharge your house bank.
There are a few DC-DC battery chargers that will step up low voltage (10VDC) to the require voltage.
- Use "marine" grade wire. It will not corrode
- Use "marine" (dual wall) on all crimps
- If you really need that many connection point on the vehicle 12V "bus" consider installing a "bus bar"
If you are assuming that you vehicle alternator is going to recharge your house bank while driving to your next campsite you may be disappointed. Most "modern" (>2000) vehicle charging systems will NOT put out enough voltage (>14V) to recharge your house bank.
There are a few DC-DC battery chargers that will step up low voltage (10VDC) to the require voltage.
