I want to install a 12V digital volt meter
I wanted to install a digital LCD volt meter with LED backlight display that I bought off amazon. I'm familiar and comfortable with 12V electrical and I have decided to just tie into a 12V connection...
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I installed a self-powered voltmeter (under $5) that monitors the auxiliary (coach) battery buss. It’s mounted in the dashboard above the Generator run-hour meter and is connected to an auxiliary (coach) battery terminal on the BCC battery isolator solenoid through a 1A fuse. This allows for continuous monitoring while driving.
By monitoring the auxiliary battery buss:
One, with the engine and shore power/generator OFF – I know the charge condition of the coach batteries. Two, with the engine ON – I know the charge condition of the coach/chassis batteries, the functionally of the BIRD, and the output of the engine alternator. And three, with shore power/generator ON – I know the charge condition of the coach/chassis batteries, functionally of the BIRD, and output of power converter.
I bought (from Jennyear on eBay) a self-powered Green 3~30V (12V) Mini Digital DC LED Battery Voltmeter and bezels (items 130875885643 & 140940500425).
By monitoring the auxiliary battery buss:
One, with the engine and shore power/generator OFF – I know the charge condition of the coach batteries. Two, with the engine ON – I know the charge condition of the coach/chassis batteries, the functionally of the BIRD, and the output of the engine alternator. And three, with shore power/generator ON – I know the charge condition of the coach/chassis batteries, functionally of the BIRD, and output of power converter.
I bought (from Jennyear on eBay) a self-powered Green 3~30V (12V) Mini Digital DC LED Battery Voltmeter and bezels (items 130875885643 & 140940500425).
