03-22-2020, 04:52 PM
The one I chose not to use is made by Balmar. It has all kinds of features like current limiting, time delay, alternator temp sensing, and more. The reasons I chose not to use it were 1. the different voltage requirements between my Lithium pack and the chassis batteries, 2. we just don't boondock for very long, so charging from the Magnum seemed more foolproof, 3. For whatever reason both my old and replacement battery isolator doesn't connect to the Lithiums.
At the time, I thought I would put it on one day. I have had it for five years if that tells you anything.
Lithium batteries have improved and operate closer to lead acids in voltage than the pack I have. We don't boonie that often. So my thinking may not be applicable to your situation at all.
In my unasked for opinion, the Leece Neville will not produce 270 amps continously very long before you are replacing diodes. If you do opt for a alternator setup, I think one with a temp sensor for the alternator is a good idea.
At the time, I thought I would put it on one day. I have had it for five years if that tells you anything.
Lithium batteries have improved and operate closer to lead acids in voltage than the pack I have. We don't boonie that often. So my thinking may not be applicable to your situation at all.
In my unasked for opinion, the Leece Neville will not produce 270 amps continously very long before you are replacing diodes. If you do opt for a alternator setup, I think one with a temp sensor for the alternator is a good idea.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
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