Keeping two batteries happy (separated)
Please excuse this long post, but I thought a more comprehensive discussion of this topic might be of interest. As is common with many RV's, I have two batteries in my RV, one for starting the veh...
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Thanks Pianotuna for the information. I located the Smartguage article you referenced and it does seem to pretty much demolish the initial rush argument people have made against using a solenoid based separator system. Here is a link to the article:
http://www.smartgauge.co.uk/nosurge2.html
I think I'm going to go with a solenoid activated by a manual switch rather than by the vehicle ignition system. Sure there is the risk of forgetting to turn it off when camped, but I'm going to wire in a light that shows when the batteries are connected which should provide enough of a reminder to disconnect it when appropriate. Now I just have to find a suitable continuous duty solenoid of sufficient capacity.
http://www.smartgauge.co.uk/nosurge2.html
I think I'm going to go with a solenoid activated by a manual switch rather than by the vehicle ignition system. Sure there is the risk of forgetting to turn it off when camped, but I'm going to wire in a light that shows when the batteries are connected which should provide enough of a reminder to disconnect it when appropriate. Now I just have to find a suitable continuous duty solenoid of sufficient capacity.
