Heater

[sc_BK]

Thinking about a 2nd battery, and wiring in with a simple battery isolater switch. Then getting something like a 60w 1ft tube heater (240v), which should last the whole night on the 2nd batt.

You reckon a wee tube heater would be enough to keep the chill off the van overnight?

[AndyG]

It'll certainly be quieter than a fan assisted version

Have you got one to try

[sc_BK]

Ordered one now, will just have to see what it's like when it gets here

Now just need to find the cheapest place for a 2nd batt!

[captain hook]

How does a 240v heater work on 12v?

A 12v 60w bulb will give out nearly the same heat!

Not enough to notice I would think.

[transitgeoff]

batteries have gone up in price because lead has, blame the chinese i spose

[sc_BK]

Got the heater t'other day, gotta say it does get pretty hot I reckon it should keep the cold off the van. Cheapest battery I could find was £38+VAT from a local motor factors, ford wanted £90+!
Also I asked the parts man at fords about the 2nd battery fixing kit, he had no idea what I was on about and didn't even believe me that the mk6 battery isn't under the bonnet
So I think I'll just make up something outta some scrap to hold it in place

[motorwise]

Got the heater t'other day, gotta say it does get pretty hot I reckon it should keep the cold off the van. Cheapest battery I could find was £38+VAT from a local motor factors, ford wanted £90+!
Also I asked the parts man at fords about the 2nd battery fixing kit, he had no idea what I was on about and didn't even believe me that the mk6 battery isn't under the bonnet So I think I'll just make up something outta some scrap to hold it in place

sometimes I despair

[motorwise]

batteries have gone up in price because lead has, blame the chinese i spose

so I found out today when I stocked up

[Nighthawk]

There IS a tsb from around 2003 time that details the fitment of the 2nd battery

it has all the finis numbers for the cables, clamps and vents, but it doesn't include a split charge or isolator in the circuit.

[sc_BK]

Aye still got some 25mm cable left and bought a rally style cut off switch. The plan is to wire the inverter through the 2nd batt, leave the switch on most of the time, then when I'm parked up overnight flick it over to keep the main batt full.

Forgot to buy clamps to go on the battery posts though


Also, is there an easy way to remove the drivers seat so I can access the seat box easily?

[madmark]

sc bk if you are going to fit a second battery can we have some photo,s i for one would like to see them

[davemfox]

sc bk if you are going to fit a second battery can we have some photo,s i for one would like to see them

Me too

Dave

[sc_BK]

and me

[motorwise]

there's two in mine - you can get them in without removing the seat easily enough

[Nighthawk]

The seat tracks will unbolt off the base and allow you to look straight down on the battery location.

When you fit the second battery, make sure you fit a vent to it so the gasses produced when charging are allowed to exit the vehicle. They are flammable!