11-27-2014, 11:08 AM
Am I charging both sets of batteries when plugged into 50 amp with merge switch off?
No. the battery banks are intentionally disconnected.
Unless, you have an Echo charger, or some other device that will route current from the house batteries to the chassis batteries. The echo charger is will not drain current from the engine to the house batteries, it will only route current from the house to the engine if the voltage is above a certain level.
There are other similar setups, others may comment on what they have.
Thanks Ron,
That is good data, and supports what I guessed about the 12V pump. I always thought of it as either a backup for the potties, or for use when dry camping.
No. the battery banks are intentionally disconnected.
Unless, you have an Echo charger, or some other device that will route current from the house batteries to the chassis batteries. The echo charger is will not drain current from the engine to the house batteries, it will only route current from the house to the engine if the voltage is above a certain level.
There are other similar setups, others may comment on what they have.
Thanks Ron,
That is good data, and supports what I guessed about the 12V pump. I always thought of it as either a backup for the potties, or for use when dry camping.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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