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brubakrn

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07/01/2008 8:54 PM
Was surprised there is no Boondocking or Dry Camping section on this site. If there was I would have posted this there to get conversation going about batteries and solar panels. Oh well, I read up a lot all over the Web about 6v VS 12v batteries: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/15322351/gotomsg/15322895.cfm http://www.ccis.com/home/mnemeth/12volt/12volt.htm I finally just went with two 6 volts connected in a series b/c of there ability to handle more abuse (draining them low often). But I'm really quite dumb (but learning) about electricity. I used a 4 gauge wire to connect my two 6 volts, and that is what brings me to my question. Is that the right gauge? I was told by a fellow camper to use 2 gauge but couldn't find any so I crossed my fingers and used the smaller 4 gauge. Anyone have any thoughts?

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07/02/2008 12:51 PM
Need a "Boondocking and Dry Camping" forum. Heads up Steve. That's a good idea!

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07/04/2008 6:38 AM
Your 4 guage should be fine. The easiest way to check is to do some running about for a few minutes and then check to see how hot the wires are. If too hot to handle go to a 2 guage. If just warm you are fine. That's the trial by heat method.

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