Kit Length

HeyT6

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Looking at buying a dc to dc kit for a leisure battery setup but unsure what length kit to go for 3m or 5m it will be located under the drivers seat. Which one would be the perfect length? As it’s pre crimped I Don’t want too much cable left over.

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I bought all separate bits and pieces as your first attempt at leisure electrics probably won't be your last.
A slightly more convoluted process but going from the original basic conversion with lead acid battery and Sargent panel to a seat base battery with a 1 kW then 2 kW inverter plus solar plus smart charger... well basically if you've got your own crimpers, lugs and cable you can make a really tidy install with no loops of slack cable anywhere.
 
Fair enough, having been a sparky for me it's a no brainer to DIY but in your case it's tempting to get the longer kit unless you know exactly where you're putting your battery and B2B etc. that way you can split stuff between seats, cupboards or under the bed.
 
Just looked back at my order history from 12v planet and I bought 3m of red and 3m of black 50A (6mm²) my DCDC is also under driver seat so I guess you'll be okay with the 3m kit? I've some left over that I used for other connections. Think I may have traced the route with some rope first to check my ordering.
Looking at buying a dc to dc kit for a leisure battery setup but unsure what length kit to go for 3m or 5m it will be located under the drivers seat. Which one would be the perfect length? As it’s pre crimped I Don’t want too much cable left over.

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Looking at buying a dc to dc kit for a leisure battery setup but unsure what length kit to go for 3m or 5m it will be located under the drivers seat. Which one would be the perfect length? As it’s pre crimped I Don’t want too much cable left over.

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Rough out the route with a piece of string & take it from there, Better a yard too long than 6" short. Ultimately @Stay Frosty is correct. The only way to get it spot on is to make up the cables as required, if you're going down the pre-made route, be prepared to compromise.
 
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