WithAlligators
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Hey guys,
I've been coming here to drool at vehicles and trips but never posted before. I'm a biologist that works seasonally and hates wasting money on housing. My previous rig was a 94 3/4 ton cummins with a cap on the back and a clever use of interior space. Now, I have a semi stealth 2014 Ford Transit Connect in the works. Oven roaster cargo LWB version. This thing gets hot in the sun, and only the front windows open. So, I'd like to do solar, an extra battery, a vent, a 12V freezer, and some insulation.
I'm going to run wire to a sideways AGM battery under the seat, and from there to a 300W and a 1200W set of inverters. For the run to the second battery, what gauge of wire will I need? It looks to be a 6-8' run. Can I wait a bit before doing the whole solar system (ie, can my stock alternator handle two batteries?) or do I need to do it all at once? What kind of battery isolator do you guys suggest? Anything else I should know about this part?
I'll ask about solar when I know a bit more.
Thanks!
I've been coming here to drool at vehicles and trips but never posted before. I'm a biologist that works seasonally and hates wasting money on housing. My previous rig was a 94 3/4 ton cummins with a cap on the back and a clever use of interior space. Now, I have a semi stealth 2014 Ford Transit Connect in the works. Oven roaster cargo LWB version. This thing gets hot in the sun, and only the front windows open. So, I'd like to do solar, an extra battery, a vent, a 12V freezer, and some insulation.
I'm going to run wire to a sideways AGM battery under the seat, and from there to a 300W and a 1200W set of inverters. For the run to the second battery, what gauge of wire will I need? It looks to be a 6-8' run. Can I wait a bit before doing the whole solar system (ie, can my stock alternator handle two batteries?) or do I need to do it all at once? What kind of battery isolator do you guys suggest? Anything else I should know about this part?
I'll ask about solar when I know a bit more.
Thanks!