Hi Guys, long time no post, long time no see.
Due to certain circumstances, I can no longer park my VW T4 near a source of Watts. I've got a Solar Panel, which does a good job of keeping the battery topped up, but I'm thinking of installing a Switch to disconnect the battery.
The switch will not be for anti-theft measures, more-so to ensure there are no battery drains (Radio etc). I appreciate I'll have to re-program the station presets, but that is no big deal as the van is likely to be going nowhere (far) for the following 12months. I will continuosly have to move the Van by a few feet or so to allow access.... Hence why I cannot simply remove the battery and shove it in the Garage with a conditioner attached.
SO...... Who here has experience with Kill Switches?
* It would be nice if mounted on/below dash (save opening the bonnet)
* What sort of current does a 1999 2.5TDi Transporter pull on start-up?
* I'm always overkill, so what gauge cable should I be using?
* Why do the 'Muricans insist on putting the Kill Switch on the +ve side of the battery (what's the pro's and con's).
Many thanks for your assistance.