I did #2 once

#6 should work


post #74;

RV8Rs Camper Van Buildout

Hello Builders & Conversion DIYers I have been outfitting a 2018 EXT for the last 6 months. Here are some photos

www.promasterforum.com

 

In general, if I can't find the size of lug I need, I grab some type K copper tubing, nearest size to the wire. Crimp it on the wire, hammer the end flat. Drill the hole I need. If it doesn't fit between spacers, file off the excess and solder the edges so it stays together.

Type K is thick copper and probably unnecessary. Use what you have.

 

Maybe crimp on the lug after snaking the cable into the battery box.

 

I cut the two side of the lug with son tin snips.

 

Can you post a photo?

My 1st van I used the upfitter 70amp fuse & #2AWG

Van #2 I used “The Spare Fuse Spot” & added my own 80amp fuse & #1AWG;

https://www.promasterforum.com/posts/788395/

80amp fuse - Blue Mark:

 

I just made on for you with photos. After you read my first to responds I will send you them

 

Thanks @Stormin Norman. It might be helpful to the “OP” if you post your photo(s) here. It is always good to see different techniques or ideas in DIY Van Building.

Ya the #1AWG might seem excessive, but I had 2 design criteria targets;

1) Amps
2) Critical Load “Voltage Drop” (I wanted extremely low voltage drop).

I can go into detail if you want, but later I changed my direct charge AGM system to a Kisae 1250 DC2DC.

 

I'm probably missing something but cat you just file some (width) off the lug? Or does that not leave enough material.

 

Unless I'm missing something, Can't you just file some material off each side until
it will fit the spot?
WOW, 1st time on this forum and how AGGRIVATING that my typing is CONSTANTLY INTERRUPTED by what?
Them trying to push adds at me????