Battery isolator
Just wondering if everyone uses a battery isolator for dual batteries if so what’s a good make to install
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I am also unclear what OP is wanting to do. So assumed isolating camper from truck (when not running) so as not to drain truck, but that's not what I read?
You wouldn't want to isolate the 2 truck starting batteries from each other. Because of older thread where OPs truck batteries died over winter storage, thinking that might be whats being asked?
Dual batteries in camper, while holding one in reserve seems a good idea, longer run times, battery life and performance is better using both.
Separating- I also use constant duty solenoid on auxiliary charge line isolating camper from truck. Simple inexpensive solution in line on trucks that don't disconnect charge line. Mines a little over 9 1/2 years old.
Bottom line, dual batteries of a bank should be cycled as one, that's how they are wired- to see same load and charge.
You wouldn't want to isolate the 2 truck starting batteries from each other. Because of older thread where OPs truck batteries died over winter storage, thinking that might be whats being asked?
Dual batteries in camper, while holding one in reserve seems a good idea, longer run times, battery life and performance is better using both.
Separating- I also use constant duty solenoid on auxiliary charge line isolating camper from truck. Simple inexpensive solution in line on trucks that don't disconnect charge line. Mines a little over 9 1/2 years old.
Bottom line, dual batteries of a bank should be cycled as one, that's how they are wired- to see same load and charge.
