I am going to install two batteries in my Silverado. This is not for
a big audio system or anything like that. I want it because I power
my laptop and run an inventor for small draw devices from time to
time, and / or I use small devices when camping. I also want the
batteries to be able to work together to start the truck if I am in
cold weather. I want the axillary battery to be able to feed the
primary battery as necessary.
My truck has a heavy duty 145amp alternator. I got the correct
mount kit from GM to be able to mount the second battery under the
hood.. there is a special mounting place for it... so I don't need to
worry about ventilation and a very short distance between the
batteries and the alternator. I have heavy #2 wire. Then I bought
this isolator http://www.winterlight.org/PAC200_manual.pdf however
looking at this wiring diagram it appears to be for audio amps that
are separately wired to the second battery and can not be used for
axillary power to the vehicle. Looks like this isolator is designed
to charge both batteries but keep both batteries completely isolated
from each other which is the opposite of what I am trying to achieve.
If I don't use a solenoid one battery could just drain out to
another...right? I am confused as to what solenoid I need to set it
up the way I described. So what kind of switching isolator am I
looking for? Thanks
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