Good evening to you all,whilst I am a newby I am not really one of you YET,at present I am making do with a wee "Toyota Townace" mpv. My query is this I wish to use a spare battery I have just aquired[75amp] for my lighting. As I understand it I can take a lead from an ignition controled source to a relay then on to the battery to keep it charged whilst on the move.If this is so [a] as I have a cigarete lighter in the back can I use this as a plug to connect the relay to, if so is there a specific size of wire I should use.I realise not having a "proper mobile "as yet puts me at a disadvantage with all you proper people but would be obliged if some kind soul would take pity on me with the answer to my question. Thank's in advance to who ever may answer me.
Leisure Battery
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Good evening to you all,whilst I am a newby I am not really one of you YET,at present I am making do with a wee "Toyota Townace" mpv. My query is this I wish to use a spare battery I have just aquired[75amp] for my lighting. As I understand it I can take a lead from an ignition controled source to a relay then on to the battery to keep it charged whilst on the move.If this is so [a] as I have a cigarete lighter in the back can I use this as a plug to connect the relay to, if so is there a specific size of wire I should use.I realise not having a "proper mobile "as yet puts me at a disadvantage with all you proper people but would be obliged if some kind soul would take pity on me with the answer to my question. Thank's in advance to who ever may answer me.Hi i would just like to welcome you to the site, it doesn't matter what van you have got you are one of us. There are members on here that haven't got vans yet and they contribute to the site just as much as those of that have!
In answer to your question, I am not technically mended enough to do it but there are a few on here that are. I am sure one of them will answer your question soon
regards
In answer to your question, I am not technically mended enough to do it but there are a few on here that are. I am sure one of them will answer your question soon
regards
Hi
The relay should be connected to a charge light wire as the trigger, this is different to being ignition controled an ignition controled unit would connect the front and rear battereries merely by switching the ignition on and not having the engine running and producing power.
The Charge light wire only becomes positive when the alternator is producing power.
Fuse, if the battery for ighting is ever taken really low discharge upon start up it will try to draw full ampage for a short while, which can blow the fuse, I would try using a fuse a couple of amps down on the cigarette lighters fuse and see howyou get on.
Wire thickness gauged for 30- 40 Amps
How are you going to vent the leisure battery? as it got a vent tube? Make sure the battery is really well secured otherwise an emergency stop could prove less than entertaining. Also with it being in an accessed area do make sure the terminals are well insulated against accidental contact.
PS all are welcomed here, whethor you have no van or £250,000 worth
The relay should be connected to a charge light wire as the trigger, this is different to being ignition controled an ignition controled unit would connect the front and rear battereries merely by switching the ignition on and not having the engine running and producing power.
The Charge light wire only becomes positive when the alternator is producing power.
Fuse, if the battery for ighting is ever taken really low discharge upon start up it will try to draw full ampage for a short while, which can blow the fuse, I would try using a fuse a couple of amps down on the cigarette lighters fuse and see howyou get on.
Wire thickness gauged for 30- 40 Amps
How are you going to vent the leisure battery? as it got a vent tube? Make sure the battery is really well secured otherwise an emergency stop could prove less than entertaining. Also with it being in an accessed area do make sure the terminals are well insulated against accidental contact.
PS all are welcomed here, whethor you have no van or £250,000 worth
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