Battery leads

[simonjfoley]

Hi guys, a couple of questions for you. , I want to connect two 12 volt leisure batteries, one under each front seat of my MH, First question, what size lead would you recommend , the distance being about 1.2 meters,and secondly what kind of (size) fuse and fuse-holder should I use at both ends of the +cable. any advice / tips on this subject would be appreciated. Cheers Simon.

 

[Raul]

It depends on you amp draw.
If a 80-100a draw, I would go with 25mm2 cables and a battery terminal fuse cube( like blue sea) from 12volt planet. Those cubes come in 50, 75, 100 and up.
If you need more than a 100A draw, step up in cable size: 35mm2.

 

[Lenny HB]

I agree 25 mm sq, your existing battery in your Hymer will be fitted with a 50 amp fuse so 50 amp will be OK.

 

[simonjfoley]

Thank fot that Guys, Much appreciated