ksg5000 wrote:
Consider upgrading your converter. I purchased a PD9245 for about $100 - the PD was silent, more powerful (45 amps vs 3), and doesn't deplete water of batteries like the old Magnateks. Easy DIY install with lots of videos/how to's online.
Excellent suggestion, I have installed couple of these and they work great. Best price was E-Bay.
I set up a cheap trick on my rig for connecting the batteries together when ever I am plugged into shore power and want to charge the engine starting battery too. I placed a heavy gauge in line fuse holder to both sides of the booster selenoid, when I want both batteries connected I just put a 30 amp spade fuse in it. This also works if your alternator fails, you can run the generator and with your new powerful converter you can power the engine ignition system to get home (don't ask me how I know this) :B
This should also be a good temperary fix for your current charging problem you are having with the house deep cycle battery, while driving or parked. Just make sure to pull the fuse while camping so you don't kill both batteries. Another reason I take the jump box along.
