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split charge kit on ebay

Posted: 20 Feb 2010, 19:52
by stevo1980
Hi just seen this kit on ebay. Is this good dont know much about electrics and want to fit a leisure battery I know most go off the alternator, so if anyone can guide me. Cheers steve

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTOR-HOME-SPLIT- ... 2558f0bf2e" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: split charge kit on ebay

Posted: 20 Feb 2010, 20:38
by tinman
I had a very similar one on my last van without any problems, I did have to adjust it a bit so it came on and off at the right time but that was simple enough is a good price too with all the wire and free postage!!

Re: split charge kit on ebay

Posted: 20 Feb 2010, 22:04
by Oldiebut goodie
Bit under specified if you are doing a lot of camping/using large leisure battery. Better rated kit is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INTELLIGENT-Volta ... 414cca2bd0
people find that they blow fuses/have overheating problems with these especially if the leisure battery gets very run down.
Do a search, there have been lots of posts on this subject.

Re: split charge kit on ebay

Posted: 21 Feb 2010, 12:16
by stevo1980
I dont do a lot of camping, only in summer. I only really want a light to run off it and maybe a TV. and thats it. Most of the time im out and about not really sat in the van. I`v been thinking and i think it might be a waste of time and money getting an aux battery as i use gas lights and rechargeable batterys in the awning . I like being a bit of a caveman.

Re: split charge kit on ebay

Posted: 21 Feb 2010, 13:12
by camper
I fitted one of these kits its not intelligent but good value .http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12V-180A-Heavy-Du ... 3efca030a6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;