It seems you've got the idea. I am not familiar with any current limiting devices to
control the flow from the alternator to the auxiliary battery. On trucks... and boats,
the supply is much larger. I am not an electrical engineer type, but would suspect
that such a device could be constructed.
All the isolator does is ensure you have starting capacity after your camping stay.
Then it ensures your main battery is charged, and thirdly the auxiliary battery is
charged. I would suspect that dead battery would put a large load on the alternator,
though I've done this in cars and trucks with no ill-effects. As well I've had to
boost my bikes after winter, but have never tried to charge a car battery with a
motorcycle.
Jason
On Fri, 11 May 2001 00:00:24 +0200 John Dreuning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Jason,
>Could you explain to me what is an isolator in this story? And how it works?
>When the start (main) battery and the empty extra battery are connected to each other
>when the engine is
>running, there must be a huge current trying to fill the empty one. That will kill
>the generator.
>So I have to disconnect the extra battery till I'm at home. Than recharge it before
>connected it again to the main battery?
>BTW the spot under the seat is the place were I want to put an extra fuel tank (not
>the coolbox), if I can
>find someone who will make such a tank.
>Is there an device that will limited the charging current to the extra battery?
>
>John Dreuning
>http://home.planet.nl/~dreuning
>
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