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Forum: Electrical and Electronics

09-04-2013, 01:33 PM

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5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match?

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Posted By Nomadcat

Re: 5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match

That's not a bad idea. My only concern was with rapid discharging in cold weather if they're outside the van. then again, an extra few cubic feet is nothing to sneeze at.

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

09-04-2013, 08:44 AM

Replies: 20

5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match?

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Posted By Nomadcat

Re: 5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match

So, I spoke with the guy who installed my whole electrical system. He suggested ditching the rail battery. He said that my big house batteries were wired in parallel with it and that it was redundant...

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

08-24-2013, 09:05 PM

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5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match?

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Posted By Nomadcat

Re: 5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match

No. Although if the starting battery is borderline, you can put in in start for a few minutes and let them balance some, and that may be enough to get it started.[/quote]

That's an interesting...

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

08-17-2013, 10:05 AM

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5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match?

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Posted By Nomadcat

Re: 5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match

Thanks, all, for your time and advice.

FYI - my house golf cart batteries are separated from my starting and Ford house batteries. Yes, the alternator charges them both - and solar also charges...

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

08-16-2013, 06:48 PM

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5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match?

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Posted By Nomadcat

5.4 Starting and House batteries - do they need to match?

I'm talking about the starting battery under the hood and the Ford-installed "house" battery that's slung on the frame beam under the passenger side.

I'm planning to replace them both and wonder...

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