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I have a friend with a class"c" RV and he would like solar to charge not only the coach batteries but the engine start battery also. Is there a solar charger made that can do this.
The charger I have has 2 terminals 1 for battery charge and 1 for load. It is my understanding that the load should only be used for lights or heating type elements and not as a second charge terminal. Has anyone done this or heard of a charge controller that will do this?

snowman9000 · Answer

There are two ways to skin this cat. First of all, yes, there are controllers that are set up to charge a coach battery and the chassis battery. Here are two:

Morningstar Sunsaver Duo

Renogy Duo

The other way is to have a device that diverts some charging to the chassis battery. Some RVs have this built into the battery disconnect system. His Class C might already have one. If not, there is a simple add-on:

Trik-L-Start

reddog1 · Answer

Moved from TC Forum to the Tech Issues Forum.WayneModerator

tamnative · Answer

Thanks Snowman9000 that is what I was looking for and I will pass this along.   Heck after looking at the TRIK-L-START I think I am going to do this also !!

ray___june · Answer

Used the Trik-L-Start for years. Great product.

grizzzman · Answer

Ray &amp; June wrote:Used the Trik-L-Start for years. Great product.Ya what he said :B

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