I did mine the same with the addition of a 250A resettable circuit breaker in parallel with the VSR using 200A cable so that the 2 batteries can be temporarily coupled if the primary is too flat to start the engine. The earth for the 2nd battery is also 200A rated.

Thanks both.
With the exchange rate as it is currently, the Traxide kit isn't going to cost the earth to buy from the UK.
A decent leisure battery on the other hand...

GraemeS wrote:

I did mine the same with the addition of a 250A resettable circuit breaker in parallel with the VSR using 200A cable so that the 2 batteries can be temporarily coupled if the primary is too flat to start the engine. The earth for the 2nd battery is also 200A rated.

Absolutely agree, if you go the DIY route fit resettable fuses, I fitted 100amp which is more than enough for my needs, a fridge freezer, and camping lights. I dont plan on starting the car with the 2nd battery

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wayneg wrote:

Am I missing something here, there is a thick cable running from the battery direct to the fuse box in the rear RHS, why not take a feed from there? I believe like me all those with a second battery make connections from here.