Connecting and monitoring the battery
A safe and reliable battery installation requires appropriate cabling, fuses, switches, distribution points, and battery monitoring. On this page, you will find the main product groups for connecting, protecting, disconnecting, and monitoring a house battery in a camper van or boat.
Which components are needed depends on the system voltage, the maximum current, the power of connected equipment, and the length of the cabling.
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Battery cables and connection materials
Check battery cablesBattery cables, cable lugs, heat shrink tubing, and connection materials for linking batteries, fuses, and equipment.
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Fuses & Fuse Holders
Check fusesMEGA fuses, fuse holders and other DC protection for protecting wiring and equipment.
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Main switches and distribution
Review switches and distributionMain switches, busbars and distribution points for safe disconnection and clear distribution of battery currents.
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Battery Monitoring
View battery monitoringSmartShunts, battery monitors, and measuring equipment for insight into power consumption, charge status, and available battery capacity.