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Battery Disconnect Jumper Cable

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Topic: Battery Disconnect Jumper Cable

Posted By: clickscrazy
Subject: Battery Disconnect Jumper Cable
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 9:31am

I want to install this disconnect, but it seems I will need some sort of small jumper cable.

Any recommendations on this?

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2018 R-Pod 171
2014 VW Touareg TDI

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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 9:36am

Depending on where you put it, you will not need a gigantic jumper. You should be able to fab one pretty easily.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 10:27am

Go to wal mart, go to the automotive section, buy a "battery cable" of the needed length.

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2018 at 8:48pm

If you can't find one at Walmart, go to any auto parts store and you should be able to find what you need.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

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Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 6:57am

Will something like this gauge work?

https://www.campingworld.com/switch-to-starter-battery-cable

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2018 R-Pod 171
2014 VW Touareg TDI

Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 9:16am

That's the one I used.

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Chuck & Lyn
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2018 R Pod 190
2019 Traverse

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Posted By: clickscrazy
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 6:04pm

Thanks. Any gauge recommendation? I see 4 and 6. I assume 4 would be better.

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2018 R-Pod 171
2014 VW Touareg TDI

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2018 at 7:22pm

Given the choice, 4 is better as the heavier wire can carry more current. That being said, the 6 is adequate.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS