sfsmedic
Adventurer
I am doing research into dual batteries for my 2012 DCSB TRDOR 4x4. As I research I keep coming up with the IBL kit however I am always on a budget so I am trying to determine the absolute necessity of a smart tender type setup like this. I grew up sailing with my dad and our ocean going sailboat had 2 batteries that were charged off the engine as well as plugging in once at the dock. All we had was a big red switch that listed Battery 1, Battery 2, Both and OFF. Is there a reason I couldn't go this route and just swap over to BOTH for charging purposes when driving and use Battery 1 or 2 only for when I am camping? The only thing at this point that I would be running would be charging accessories (handheld devices such as GPS, Cell Phones, etc.). I will be Installing a winch once I have my bumper, and possibly a powered cooler down the road. Does anyone see any reason why the way I am thinking is a bad route? How would one go about researching a good way to go about this process, (i.e. wiring diagram etc.) I did search but as I stated all I found were the higher end type setups.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.