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    How to make a cheap isolated dual-battery setup for $50

    DWH and others Thanks for the info, I really appreciate the sharing of so much on a complicated topic. Its been a great help in understanding more on this.:) Phil
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    How to make a cheap isolated dual-battery setup for $50

    Kevin and DWH I appreciate the info once again, this thread has more info than I have seen elsewhere. Kevin, I figured I should disconnect the solar panel if I am not using the vehicle for a week or more to avoid overcharging the battery, I do gather the controller will stop charging when the...
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    How to make a cheap isolated dual-battery setup for $50

    Kevin and Mitch Thanks for the reply. My vehicle is a 2003 and has a separate wire from the alternator to turn on the relay. I was concerned about blowing either the regulator or MPPT, thanks for the confidence that that is not an issue. I have an additional question- I understand you should...
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    How to make a cheap isolated dual-battery setup for $50

    I am new to this but have a question. With setup on page one of this thread, using a solar panel, dual battery, and instead of an isolation solenoid, using a relay triggered by the alternator trigger voltage (that is how my vehicle came originally) to keep the aux battery isolated. I am...
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