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Old 04-19-2020, 05:36 PM   #1
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Two Battery hook up

Hello! I rarely post, but here goes.
I had always had one battery with my TT.
However, this year, I want to boondock more than I usually do.
I want to buy two batteries, but not sure how to harness together.
Anyone have a link to photo description? (I understand better if I can see how it’s done.)
Will I need just the harness for two batteries or will I need to install new wiring leading into my TT?
I use a portable solar panel when dry docking which works great!
Thank you in advance.
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Old 04-19-2020, 07:00 PM   #2
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2 6 Volt in series or 2 12V in parallel?
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Old 04-19-2020, 07:26 PM   #3
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Buy 2 - 6 volt batteries and wire them in series

OR buy 2 - 12 volt batteries and wire in parallel.Click image for larger version

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Old 04-19-2020, 08:26 PM   #4
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Buy 2 - 6 volt batteries and wire them in series

OR buy 2 - 12 volt batteries and wire in parallel.Attachment 282281Attachment 282282

I would assume he had 1 12V battery and wants to add another. You covered the wiring already.
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I would assume he had 1 12V battery and wants to add another. You covered the wiring already.
He said he wanted to buy 2 batteries.
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I have one 12v right now, but it’s five years old, so I have decided to buy two new ones
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Thank you, where would I buy these wire harnesses?
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Do a Amazon search for "12v battery cable"... they should have them at a local auto supply store also (Make sure the guage is higher than what goes into the rig...
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Buy 2 Golf cart 6V battys and one short jumper as shown. Sam's Club and Cosco have very good prices on these. Both have them in Flooded as well as AGM if desired.
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He said he wanted to buy 2 batteries.
Thanks for the catch! Speed reading is my downfall.
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Ray, you were both right :>)

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FYI, “his” name is Michele. [emoji3]
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FYI, “his” name is Michele. [emoji3]
Where did you find that? HoPinn is all that is on irv2.com.
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It’s in the very first post
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