Keeping two batteries happy (separated)
Please excuse this long post, but I thought a more comprehensive discussion of this topic might be of interest. As is common with many RV's, I have two batteries in my RV, one for starting the veh...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Ya might otter want to read a technical data sheet regarding the quiescent draw of a battery separator señor pianotuna
Pianotuna's point, as I took it, was that the OP was considering using a switch operated continuous duty solenoid (not a normal battery isolator). The OP seemed to want it set up so the solenoid was not powered from the ignition, and he wanted to leave it continuously on so that he wouldn't forget to turn it on.
In that configuration, I agree with pianotuna: 1) there would be a continuous parasitic draw to power the solenoid and 2) you'd run down the engine battery with the RV battery, potentially leaving you stranded.
If I misunderstood the OP's plan, or pianotuna's comments, I apologize.
