Heated Seats - How Many Amps?

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Randy in Maine
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Heated Seats - How Many Amps?

Post by Randy in Maine » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:55 pm

I am thinking about adding heated seats on the bus. They draw 10 amps each x 2. I have a 70 amp alternator.

How many amps does a bus need to drive down the road?
79 VW Bus

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Post by Hippie » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:56 am

I don't think it would be a problem, considering a cigarette lighter draws 10'ish.
Ignition should draw just a few amps. Headlights...what...8 amps?
Mine runs fine on a 35 amp generator. I think the extra amperage is used really to charge the battery faster after cranking.

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