pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
I would encourage you to use a continuous duty relay rather than the (expensive) "smart" isolator.
I replaced the 60 amp fuse with a 50 amp automatic circuit breaker.
Thanks, Yes I want all the amps I can get so that rules out diodes.. This isolator is the one I have ordered:
Smart Isolator It connects batteries when it senses one of the two batteries has 13.4V available and disconnects at 12.9V. When it is connected, current can flow either direction depending on which battery has lower volts with no loss so you will charge the truck battery if the camper is plugged into shore power, on generator, or solar power.. I have never tried one of these, the type I have had before were relays that would engage when power was supplied to the relay. This type did have the advantage of putting in a bypass button to momentarily help get more power to the engine starter should the main batt become discharged. That doesn't happen that often tho, especially with a gas engine.
