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Extra Auxiliary Ampacity

November 20, 2020 by Donald Anderson

Sometimes it is convenient to trade some cargo space for extra battery capacity. I repurposed the original starting battery that the group-31 upgrade replaced.

Adding it to the existing auxiliary battery increases Campbell’s auxiliary ampacity to 130 amp-hours.

The battery uses the connector that charges Cocoon, our Casita travel trailer, while we are towing.

We don’t need to charge both at the same time.

Installation

  • The wiring is 6-gauge throughout.
  • All terminals and splices are crimped and soldered.
  • All connections are sealed with adhesive heat-shrink.

The affiliate-free links below list the materials and some tools you may need.


Do you have comments about an article? I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Are there any problems or annoyances that you face adventuring?

Please leave a comment below.

Don Anderson


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Parts

  • Camco Heavy Duty Battery Box 
  • Military Spec Battery Terminal Ends
  • 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

Wiring

  • TEMCo WC0199-10′ (5′ Blk, 5′ Red) 6 Gauge AWG
  • TEMCO 10-Pack Cable Ends 6-AWG 3/8″ hole ( only 2 needed)
  • TEMCO 10-Pack Cable Ends 6-AWG 1/4″ hole ( only 2 needed)
  • SB50 SB Series 50 Amp Anderson Powerpole Kit (6-AWG, grey)
  • Dual Wall Adhesive Heat Shrink Tubing Kit
  • Rosin Core Solder

Tools

  • Battery Cable Lug Crimping Tool with Cable Cutter
  • Pencil Flame Brass Torch
  • Digital Clamp Meter

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