Battery Isolator - How to connect?
Hi, I have a Ford F350 Diesel 2006 and my son has a Dodge Diesel 2000. We bought two Shure Power Isolator, one with 3 stud, one with 4 studs. We do not know how to connect them to charge the camper ba...
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Hi Jeff,
Solenoids only draw current when the engine is running, so they will not draw the house batteries down while you are camping. Mine draw 0.88 of an amp.
The alternator "sees" the engine battery first. If it is well charged then the house batteries won't get much current. Beefing up the charging path with thicker wire will help.
Solenoids only draw current when the engine is running, so they will not draw the house batteries down while you are camping. Mine draw 0.88 of an amp.
The alternator "sees" the engine battery first. If it is well charged then the house batteries won't get much current. Beefing up the charging path with thicker wire will help.
