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Well at long last I can post some pictures of my 2nd battery which is situated in cargo area and can be easily removed.
Wiring is via 6 B&S and a Redarc was used with a Momentary rocker switch to use in case cranking battery goes flat.
Anderson plugs are used throughout and if battery not needed I can take it out and simply use the Anderson Plug which leads back to cranking battery to power my waeco whilst travelling.
Charging of battery can be done from outside vehicle using a Ctek 700 modified with an anderson plug and this plugs into the rear Anderson Plug normally used to connect to AGM battery in van for charging purposes whilst travelling.
Not being mechanically gifted I had a friend (Spiro) well versed in electronics do the installation .
A photo tells a million words so here goes
Spiro selected the area under the rear seat mechanism
And after he took out the works it looked like this
He had some King Board (compressed plastic I think) which he used to fit into space provided and it looked like this
and this
When placed in back it stated to take shape
Meanwhile my friend Spiro worked on (using my workbench!!)
And eventually he had the Anderson Plug attached to King Board power outlet
Next came the wiring to be attached for Anderson Plug at back of vehicle
And finally it all fitted together
To join the power source to 2nd battery for charging purposes Spiro used more of the 6 B& S wire and had an Anderson Plug at each end. Made it long so battery can be moved around as needed.
Lead with 2 anderson plugs connected to power source and battery box
Now to join the Waeco to the 2nd battery . Photo below shows a cigarette joiner and I also have a Waeco plug with Anderson Plug /in line fuse which can be used in lieu of joiner.
To secure battery box, but make it easily removable, I used a ratchet strap and attached one end to middle seat hook(?)
With ratchet strap fitting snugly into grove on battery box , and attaching other end to rear seat Hook I can have middle seats down and waeco to the side or wherever. Also notice that the King Board fittings are hidden away under plastic cover and wiring comes out in the hole that is there in the first place.
My thanks to Spiro for a professional job.
Wiring is via 6 B&S and a Redarc was used with a Momentary rocker switch to use in case cranking battery goes flat.
Anderson plugs are used throughout and if battery not needed I can take it out and simply use the Anderson Plug which leads back to cranking battery to power my waeco whilst travelling.
Charging of battery can be done from outside vehicle using a Ctek 700 modified with an anderson plug and this plugs into the rear Anderson Plug normally used to connect to AGM battery in van for charging purposes whilst travelling.
Not being mechanically gifted I had a friend (Spiro) well versed in electronics do the installation .
A photo tells a million words so here goes
Spiro selected the area under the rear seat mechanism
And after he took out the works it looked like this
He had some King Board (compressed plastic I think) which he used to fit into space provided and it looked like this
and this
When placed in back it stated to take shape
Meanwhile my friend Spiro worked on (using my workbench!!)
And eventually he had the Anderson Plug attached to King Board power outlet
Next came the wiring to be attached for Anderson Plug at back of vehicle
And finally it all fitted together
To join the power source to 2nd battery for charging purposes Spiro used more of the 6 B& S wire and had an Anderson Plug at each end. Made it long so battery can be moved around as needed.
Lead with 2 anderson plugs connected to power source and battery box
Now to join the Waeco to the 2nd battery . Photo below shows a cigarette joiner and I also have a Waeco plug with Anderson Plug /in line fuse which can be used in lieu of joiner.
To secure battery box, but make it easily removable, I used a ratchet strap and attached one end to middle seat hook(?)
With ratchet strap fitting snugly into grove on battery box , and attaching other end to rear seat Hook I can have middle seats down and waeco to the side or wherever. Also notice that the King Board fittings are hidden away under plastic cover and wiring comes out in the hole that is there in the first place.
My thanks to Spiro for a professional job.
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