Search results

  1. M

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

    Well, I tested the voltage today and the batteries were sitting pretty at about 13.5v, as long as my $20 CAD B&D battery maintainer holds out I should be laughing. Good thing I bought two, the Coleman 20W charging system has my truck battery at about 11.5v, not to great.
  2. M

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

    Thanks Verkstad, I did what you said with a little mod. I couldn't reach the isolater well but was able to figure out which side was main and which side was auxiliary, hooked up the (+) side of the charger to the auxiliary side of the isolater and ran a jumper from there back to the main...
  3. M

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

    Sounds good, thanks. I don't know why but Radio Shack is now called the source here in Canada; I liked the name Radio Shack better.
  4. M

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

    Thanks, I really over think things. When you say light what gauge of wire would you suggest? Also, I have a 20 watt solar panel with a voltage regulator, would that be okay or should I use my cheap Walmart trickle charger? :)
  5. M

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

    Great post, my Roadtrek, with this system is being parked for the winter. I want to run a trickle charger but don't know how to hook it up. If I connect it to the main battery will it charge the whole system, or do I need two trickle chargers or is there another way? Thanks.
Top