mike-s wrote:
lawrosa wrote:
I dont use the load terminals. Why not run all off the battery?
Because load terminals provide Low Voltage Disconnect. They'll disconnect the load before the battery is drained to the point of damage. Using the load terminals also lets you know how much is going to both the battery and the load. Without, you only know the total - it may say 10 A going to the battery, but there may be 11 A of load being taken off the battery, so the battery is actually discharging.
thats true
but there are several "GOTCHAS"
since we RV, the RV power control fuse center would have to be wired to the controller
on some controllers the load value is only a few amps, not the full charge controller rating.. useless for an RV,
the load is intended for a light or electric gate, or lock etc
i have no desire to have the RV furnace, lights and water pump, disconnected while in the shower or sleeping, because of low battery voltage at the charge controller