Hi all

[Tasgu]

Hi there im joel from the northwest coast of tassie. Ive recently decided to set my bus up as a decent tourer/ weekender. I also tow a camper trailer more often than not now with a couple of kids. thought this might be a good place to ask general/tech questions.

[YNOT]

Welcome to the forum mate. Ask all the questions you want.

Tony

[Tasgu]

Cheers buddy. My first one is im unsure of what size cable i need for setting up dual batterys and to run my fridge off?

[Dhuck]

Welcome to the forum mate


Dave

[growler2058]

Gday mate welcome from Australia........just joking welcome aboard mate gotta friendly mob here fulla great info and advice

[Sir Roofy]

welcome aboard tasgu enjoy your stay

[AB]

Welcome to the forum mate, few Tassies on here so feel free to ask any questions mate.

I just did my dual battery and ran 6mm which wasn't enough. Go the 10mm cable mate, mine is running 100% and charging beautifully!

Get good earth off the chassis or engine as well.

[Sir Roofy]

Cheers buddy. My first one is im unsure of what size cable i need for setting up dual batterys and to run my fridge off?

WHEN I DID MY SET UP I USED 13.5mm2 FROM THE ENGINE BAY TO THE BACK AND FIT TO PLUG I ALSO USED THE SAME FOR THE EARTH AT THE PLUG AS WELL
IALSO USED THIS GAUGE TO HOOK UP THE DUEL BATTERIES

[y60fromDK]

Welcome to the forum

[oncedisturbed]

welcome TasGU. Where abouts in tas are you from? Used to live in Kingston just south of Hobart a few years ago and have rellies around Launey, Burnie and Devenport.

[Tasgu]

cheers guys thanks for that. from what ive read elsewhere and now from u guys makes for an easy decision. Im from Wynyard bout 20 k's west of Burnie.

[Woof]

Welcome to the forum mate, enjoy

[wildgu6]

G'day & welcome aboard mate
Great lot here with tons of advice and adventures and experiences,
Hang around, ask away and Join in where ever you feel comfortable.


Enjoy, Cheers Pete

[Thirsty]

Cheers buddy. My first one is im unsure of what size cable i need for setting up dual batterys and to run my fridge off?

Welcome Tasgu,

Cable size requirements are dependent on the dual battery system you run and type of fridge you have. eg - if you have a simple isolator, you wil require larger cable 10mm+. if you have a proper charger it will only require 6mm. I have a redarc BCDC 1220 Charger and only run 6mm throughout. I also run 6mm to my fridge (60L Engel). I get about 2days out of my Optima 25/75 without having to start the car. All my camp lights are run off this battery as well.
Hope that helps
Cheers

[taslucas]

Hi there im joel from the northwest coast of tassie. Ive recently decided to set my bus up as a decent tourer/ weekender. I also tow a camper trailer more often than not now with a couple of kids. thought this might be a good place to ask general/tech questions.


Gday mate, welcome to the forum. I too am from NW tas. It's a great place to have a patrol. See you out on the tracks:)

[drmercier]

Welcome! I believe that you have come to the right place..

[Ramsi23]

Welcome Tasgu to the forum. Great place to get all the advice you need.

[Maxhead]

G'Day Joel, welcome to the forum mate

[Finly Owner]

Hi and welcome to Nissans Nut House

Tim

[Clunk]

G'day mate and welcome aboard