Onboard Charger vs. Smart Charger
So I have the standard WFCO 8900 series charge/converter (I believe it's the 45 amp model). However, I have a "smart" charger that I prefer to use. It just seems to do a better job charging and mainta...
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To be clear the WFCO will not "shut down", it stays "on" still drawing some power, but it will not be supplying any amps once the portable gets the battery voltage (as seen by the WFCO after voltage drop along the wires to it) up past the WFCO's voltage. (which can be 14.4 if it is working right as installed)
You can also use your battery disconnect switch to isolate the battery bank while the rig is plugged into the generator so the WFCO supplies 12v to the rig. Then also run the portable clamped to the battery bank to recharge that.(portable also plugged into generator)
You still have the management of the generator's output to figure out, but you can wait till later to recharge the isolated batts but still have 12v for the rig..
You can also use your battery disconnect switch to isolate the battery bank while the rig is plugged into the generator so the WFCO supplies 12v to the rig. Then also run the portable clamped to the battery bank to recharge that.(portable also plugged into generator)
You still have the management of the generator's output to figure out, but you can wait till later to recharge the isolated batts but still have 12v for the rig..
