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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-15-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
I ran an 8ga wire off the battery to a new fuse...

I ran an 8ga wire off the battery to a new fuse block. I did not run factory wiring since I was planning to run additional lights, etc. back there.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-26-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
I'm not sure if it adds strain on the alternator,...

I'm not sure if it adds strain on the alternator, but if there isn't a load on that battery, then it shouldn't be a big deal...??
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-26-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
You could remove it without any consequences. ...

You could remove it without any consequences. It's kind of a PITA only because you're at a weird angle trying to get leverage to hold the battery up while unbolting it. A floor jack helps. Not...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-10-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
I really cant answer your question since the...

I really cant answer your question since the battery on my frame is shot and doesn't hold much juice. A new Group 65 seems to be able to produce about 75 ah, so at least that gives you a number to...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-05-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
It's worked out great so far. Still only have...

It's worked out great so far. Still only have the 1 plug, but it's been used for the fridge and charging cell phones and it's been handy to have.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-10-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
If you have room to put both batteries under the...

If you have room to put both batteries under the bench, I would go that route. Mounting/unmounting the frame rail battery box is a huge PITA. That box also limits you to the Group 65 battery which...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-21-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
Re: Ford Dual Battery Setup

Thanks for this info! I'll recheck after the van has been driven a little to see if I get north of 12.5v.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-21-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
Re: Ford Dual Battery Setup

Funny you should post about this... I recently installed a cig lighter port in the rear of my van running off the factory aux battery. I had checked the voltage while running this morning to see...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-10-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 89,026
Posted By mikracer
Re: Ford Dual Battery Setup

I have an 05 with the factory aux battery and the way I understand it, is it is an isolated battery that does not help with starting the van or powering the 12v outlets at all.

I bought an 8ga...
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