14.
Run remaining cable to the rear of the vehicle avoiding moving parts
and extreme heat areas.
15.
At or near to your towing hitch mount the Anderson plug and cable
from the VSR.
16.
Reconnect negative terminal to battery and disconnect memory minder
or alternate battery.
17.
Locate the auxiliary battery in the trailer/caravan.
18.
Locate and attach the Anderson plug and 8mm Twin Core cable to the
draw of the trailer/caravan. Leave enough cable to connect to the
vehicle. Run the cable from the draw through to the auxiliary battery
attaching with cable ties as needed.
19.
Cut the cable to desired length to reach the battery comfortably. Attach
supplied lugs and connect to battery terminals.
20.
The hard work has been done and it’s now time to do some tests.
21.
Start the vehicles engine.
22.
When the starting battery’s voltage is above 13.3V the relay will close
automatically and allow the auxiliary battery to be charged. This is
indicated by the red light on the left hand side of the VSR front panel
being illuminated.
23.
Ensure that the auxiliary battery is charging by checking that the voltage
is above 12.8V.
24.
Turn off the engine.
25.
Check that the VSR disengages when the start battery’s voltage falls
below 12.8V. This can take some time so to speed up the process turn
on the headlights or leave the door open and interior lights on.
If the VSR works as per the above tests you have successfully installed the
Caravan and Trailer Dual Battery Kit.
