10-20-2013, 07:02 PM
(10-19-2013, 02:53 PM)whatsnewell Wrote: @ Steve Ward....by the way, all four of my batteries charge off the alternator, or charger/converter without me merging them. I only use the merge switch when one bank, or the other is to low to perform its designated function. Have only had to merge them twice in the 5 years I have owned the coach. I leave the merge switch in the "off" position 100% of the time.As I stated I have isolated the Battery Banks and treat them as 2 Separate Banks with 2 Separate needs. Sounds like what you have has been working well for you guys so no need to change.
***One thing to remember is that our DD wants 2 size 8D batteries for Starting according to the Manuals. I would want to be sure that the House and Starting Batteries are Isolated at least when Dry-Camping.
Steve & Patti, Bonnie and Tucker
1982 Newell 38' Classic, DD 6V92
cocktails for as many will fit in the site, dinner for as many can sit at the pick-nick table and sleeps 2 since I fixed the couch