What gauge wire from batteries to inverter
I am going to install an inverter in my trailer and am curious about what gauge wire I need to run from the batteries. To be honest I really don't have an application or device I want to run off it. I...
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SoundGuy, putting an AGM in there will also reduce your tongue weight so you can carry more heavy things in the truck. Or you could use that space for more propane bottles.
The AGM does not need to be accessible for checking its water and doing an hydrometer check, so no issues having it in there and having to pull it out every so often.
You do need an ammeter on it to know you are fully charged, as discussed in other threads on that. I use the Trimetric for that.
In the 5er, I cut a hole in the cargo bay door and inserted one of those plastic "cable hatches" (about $15) which also acted as an air vent when the door is closed and locked. (I had flooded batts) That also helped keep it cooler for the electronic items.
The AGM does not need to be accessible for checking its water and doing an hydrometer check, so no issues having it in there and having to pull it out every so often.
You do need an ammeter on it to know you are fully charged, as discussed in other threads on that. I use the Trimetric for that.
In the 5er, I cut a hole in the cargo bay door and inserted one of those plastic "cable hatches" (about $15) which also acted as an air vent when the door is closed and locked. (I had flooded batts) That also helped keep it cooler for the electronic items.
