dual batteries.
Submitted: Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 18:00
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robroy
I have an 80 series petrol\lpg and my battery agent is going to fit an 80amp exide Extreme set up with a wire going to the rear and a good plug to put my wacco cf50 into the only thing I have to do each time is lift the bonnet up and mannualy turn on a switch to get power does anyone think this is ok to do thankyou.
Reply By: OziExplorer - Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 18:27
Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 18:27
Why do you need a switch to lift up the bonnet to get power. The socket could be permanently alive and you could switch the fridge on and off at the fridge. The Waeco has a feature that will turn itself off once the battery gets down to a predetermined voltage so you can still start your vehicle. Read your instruction manual how to set it if your fridge has an adjustable setup. www.waeco.com.au if you need any assistance.
Make sure the wire fitted is 6mm twin - NO less. The Hella standard 16mm DIN sockets are a good plug and socket, or the Clipsal T 32vDC socket. Cigarette lighter plugs are not suitable for fridges, just like cheap non-Hella 16mm DIN sockets.
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Follow Up By: Member - Steven - Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 18:35
Friday, Jan 10, 2003 at 18:35
I agree ozi i use the 32 v plug for all my 12 vdc applications and never have problems with them the only thing is with warranties by cutting off the plugs but hey life goes on
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Reply By: Member - Nigel - Sunday, Jan 12, 2003 at 15:32
Sunday, Jan 12, 2003 at 15:32
There are several good automatic systems around that will isolate your second battery for under $300 (eg Rotronics, Piranha, Redarc). I went the whole hog and got an independant charge Rotronics system for just over $400 (fitting is extra if needed). The basic systems can easily be fitted by most people. The independant system is a bit more involved.
Make sure the cable run back to for the fridge is 6mm twin automotive cable, and preferably cut the plug off the waeco cable and get it joined in permanently.
The Waeco CF50 has a adjustable voltage cutout. High cuts out at 12 volts, Medium cuts out at 11.2 and Low will cut out at 10.4.
I'd only suggest using low if you've using the lighter plug into the original vehicle ligher socket, and then you risk buring out the original cabling.
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Follow Up By: Robroy - Monday, Jan 13, 2003 at 16:39
Monday, Jan 13, 2003 at 16:39
Thankyou for your thoughts on this matter, did you get the RDC12M or RDC12 and how much did it cost you in total? I know fitting is extra.
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Follow Up By: Member - Nigel - Monday, Jan 13, 2003 at 18:23
Monday, Jan 13, 2003 at 18:23
I got the RFC12 (cheapest independent system). Cost $425 from memory, I didn't need install as I'm into the electronics side of things. The proper Opposite Lock Battery tray cost me $250 installed. Cables and stuff would have been under $50 - I used started cable for the batteries to the controller.
I just put a Waeco CF50 into my parents Telstar, and ended up using a N70 size deep cycle as the only battery (should cope with the tiny little starter motor). They carry a jump starter pack as backup.
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