check out the new remote control Jockey Wheel SmartBar Topargee products Enginesaver Low Water Alarms
Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Click here for the Grey Nomads website -> The Grey Nomads Forum -> Techies' Corner -> Dual Battery System
Post Info TOPIC: Dual Battery System
Ger08


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 332
Date:
Dual Battery System
Permalink  

we have just installed a dual battery system using an Redarc BCDC and Optima Yellowtop battery. Simple set up but I don't know if we should keep using the battery when we aren't travelling ie in the city. Should we leave the fridge in the vehicle. This has been suggested to us as the thing to do but I'm unsure. Any thoughts appreciated 



__________________
CC Bear


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 431
Date:
Permalink  

Better to use than have it sitting at home doing nothing or on a small trickle charger. I use a Baintec powertop gel battery and it has the fridge set up all the time. Power either through car or 120w solar panel on roof.

Nice to put the shopping in or pull out a cold beer when needed

__________________

Our Rig

VAN December 2019 Goldstar 21ft

TUG 2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Life Was Ment To Be Easy If You Have The Ability To Adapt 

 
Ger08


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 332
Date:
Permalink  

Thanks CC

__________________
Vince


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 406
Date:
Permalink  

i have a Redarc BCDC1220 Dual Battery Isolator System DC TO DC and an Engel fridge permanently on in the tug

Whenever the tug is parked in the garage it is hooked up to a smartcharger via an Anderson plug on the bull bar

Fridge is 6 years old and always been turned on

There is no problem doing this Ger08 as the auxiliary battery in my tug is now 5 years old and still supplying power.

Cheers
Vince


__________________

Cheers from Vince

VK2FBUZ
meetoo


Guru

Status: Offline
Posts: 727
Date:
Permalink  

My fridge permanently lives in the tug, although it is not always plugged in. The Waeco cools down quick enough when I want to use it.

Cheers, John.



__________________

"My mind is made up. Please don't confuse me with facts."
CC Bear


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 431
Date:
Permalink  

And as Vince said if need throw a charger on to give it a boost. The baintec has a small 5amp charger built in as well. I have found it to be a good battery system.

__________________

Our Rig

VAN December 2019 Goldstar 21ft

TUG 2017 Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Life Was Ment To Be Easy If You Have The Ability To Adapt 

 
Ger08


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 332
Date:
Permalink  

Thanks to everyone for the helpful responses -

__________________
Ger08


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 332
Date:
Permalink  

Bit of an update on this and some more advice sort. Apparently I have installed the the incorrect BCDC charger as in I have installed the Redarc bcdc1225 when it should have been the BCDC 1225lv because the alternator is a Euro compliant one. Does anyone know if this is major problem or just a minor nothing to worry about thing. I am now completely confused.

__________________
C00P


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 139
Date:
Permalink  

I would talk to Redarc techs. They are usually happy to discuss such issues.
Coop

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Click here for the Grey Nomads website -> The Grey Nomads Forum -> Techies' Corner -> Dual Battery System
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us
Purchase Grey Nomad bumper stickers Read our daily column, the Nomad News The Grey Nomad's Guidebook