Upgraded Westy split charge relay

[ronsrecord]

Could anyone please point me in the right direction for a better replacement for the 30amp split charge relay in a 1988 Westy. Will also be upgrading the wiring and fuses too, but want to make sure I get a decent relay first.

[Mocki]

click here 40amp 4pin 12v
although 50amp would be better....... google is your friend!

[ronsrecord]

Cheers Mocki -This is exactly what I'm trying to get clear in my head!

Don't I need a five blade twin make and break - as pointed out here????!!

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/batte ... lay#487784" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

it's driving me nuts!

[Mocki]

yeah, as the BY post ....just goes to proove i know nuffin about westys! hahaha......
that post tells all you need to know!!!

[ronsrecord]

okay - so i've located the 30amp 5 blade at

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... relays.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

but - i want to upgrade to higher ampage....anyone point me in the right direction??

[CovKid]

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trks ... Categories" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=spli ... m270.l1313" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Have a nose. I don't use a 5 pin but presume you want to for the fridge or something?

[ronsrecord]

cheers CK

[California Dreamin]

As you can see, I posted the original info in the linked post.
The original Westfalia relay is a 5 pin with 2 live outputs but as these outputs are connected electrically anyway, there is no reason why you shouldn't upgrade to a heavier duty but with 4 pins. All you would need to do is connect both output wires (pins 87 X2) to one large yellow spade (9.5mm) and fit this 70 amp relay.

This makes your upgrade simpler because you can still use the original 6.3mm (standard) switching and earth cables leaving only the positive feed wire from the starter battery to relay and relay to leisure, to upgrade.
I suggest a 30 amp fuse (to start with) and holder close to the starter battery in the upgraded wiring.

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/171" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This relay will be plenty big enough, no need for 100/200 amp relays unless you are charging 'banks' of batteries.

Martin

[ronsrecord]

Brilliant sir! Exactly the info I need.

[CovKid]

And there are some chunky relays on ebay Ron - up to 200 amps if you needed it.

Weather good fella. Have Antony over next few days. Doing anything?

[ronsrecord]

Hi CK. - we're now camping at sunny much wenlock near ironbridge. Tomorrow off to friends woodland nearby.

[CovKid]

Crikey, laptop on the move eh? Have fun. Ant sends his best to F.

[ronsrecord]

Fancy phone! Be great to see you soon