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I am reading the specs on these two chargers,
https://www.redarc.com.au/in-vehicle-battery-charger-40a,and,
https://www.redarc.com.au/40ain-vehicle-battery-chargermppt-regulator-low-voltage-version
Does a 2014 Ram truck have an "ECU-controlled variable voltage alternator?" If it does,is the REDARC BCDC1240-LV best choice?
Would you recommend the Blue Sea ACR over the https://www.redarc.com.au/dual-sense-smart-start-sbi-12v-100a. I am leaning toward the Blue Sea ACR for the self jumping capability.
What is the best way to charge the starting batteries and the Northstar batteries in the battery bank from shore power? Will a battery charger connected to the starting batteries charge the battery bank as well,or will it be necessary to charge the battery bank separately?
I am not an over-lander,I travel between two locations,and make day trips from home base.Shore power will be the main charging source as my day trips will not be long enough to fully charge the batteries.
I do not have solar yet,and if/when I get SP it will be one panel,the truck is under a carport at home,so again, shore power.
Thanks.
https://www.redarc.com.au/in-vehicle-battery-charger-40a,and,
https://www.redarc.com.au/40ain-vehicle-battery-chargermppt-regulator-low-voltage-version
Does a 2014 Ram truck have an "ECU-controlled variable voltage alternator?" If it does,is the REDARC BCDC1240-LV best choice?
That is correct - the right B2B will charge from both solar and the starter battery, the CTEK gives you 20A, the REDARC 40A. The biggest drawback to a B2B is that they are one way devices; a solar or shore charger connected to the camper battery will not charge the starter battery and you cannot use the camper battery to jump start yourself without some extra effort. (And one of the reasons that bi directional charging is so slick is that it greatly reduces the chance that you will have to self jump!)
Would you recommend the Blue Sea ACR over the https://www.redarc.com.au/dual-sense-smart-start-sbi-12v-100a. I am leaning toward the Blue Sea ACR for the self jumping capability.
What is the best way to charge the starting batteries and the Northstar batteries in the battery bank from shore power? Will a battery charger connected to the starting batteries charge the battery bank as well,or will it be necessary to charge the battery bank separately?
I am not an over-lander,I travel between two locations,and make day trips from home base.Shore power will be the main charging source as my day trips will not be long enough to fully charge the batteries.
I do not have solar yet,and if/when I get SP it will be one panel,the truck is under a carport at home,so again, shore power.
Thanks.