DickRasmussen wrote:
Mike,
If this link works look at the dual battery switches:
http://www.go-rv.com/coast/do/catalog/p ... ageNum=111Per this RV catalog: A simple mechanical relay used for isolating starting and auxiliary batteries in RV's is rated 80 Amps CONTINUOUS.
If you are concerned that each battery can draw enough to exceed 80 Amps total for more than the first few minutes, you could use a separate relay and wiring for each battery.
I bought one at Napa years ago for our camper van. The paper RV catalog I have has these relays for under $17.00. Napa may be cheaper.
When buying one at an autoparts store, be sure to specify you need the version with a continuous duty coil (i.e. not a starting relay).
Dick
Great advice -- thanks Dick.
Can someone do a little leg work tomorrow to try to find a relay? Sounds like Napa would be a great place to start.
If they are really under $20, let's get 2. We also need to get 2 resettable 80A circuit breakers.
Thanks everyone! Any more thoughts or opinions?
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