Can this kit be used for two 12 volt batteries in separate locations such as an RV's coach &amp; chassis batteries? Or do they need to be connected?
534812
Batteries must be connected. I have one tender on my chassis battery and another on the two house batteries connected in series.
277274
Yes, connect two 12-volt batteries in series to get 24-volts. Here is an article with an image of this: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Marine-Battery-Wiring/531785.uts
1995203
I charge 2 6v lead-acid batteries (in series) with it for RV - have had no trouble. This link gives the various charge rates and protections. Not sure how the controller would handle 1 bad battery of 3 wired parallel.http://www.directdepot.net/manuals/Go_Power_MAN_GP-PSK_80.pdf
2013789
I am using two units on my RV, one for the coach batteries and another for the chassis batteries. The RV is outside and our temps got down to +14 deg F last week. There does not seem to be any problem with them operating at least down to that temp.
1562237
You can connect as many 12v batteries as you like. You just need to make sure to connect them in parallel, if you connect them in series you will have some serious problems.
1705159
In a two battery system this switch only isolates each seperate battery in position 1 or position 2, or combines two batteries in parallel in the 1+2 position (or other apparatus) on a circuit. It will not combine them in series to boost the voltage. So by hooking into a 12 volt system with two batteries, the 1+2 position would allow the batteries to be charged or discharged at the same time at 12 volts depending on the state of your system. For example if you were dry camping with this system hooked to two batteries, they would both supply the camper at 12 volts in the 1+2 position, but roughly double the capacity. In the same position, when hooked to shore power both batteries would be charged at 12 volts from the camper's inverter. You could however run the camper from battery 1 only, with the switch in position 1... or conversely with battery 2 with the switch in position 2. This allows for you to run the system from only one battery at a time for whatever reason(for example to remove one battery for maintenance), to run the system on both, or to shut the whole system Off-Battery Kill Switch.
409920
Probably not the best idea. You could run the 12v unit off the connectors on one battery but that imbalance could shorten the life of the two batteries since they won't automatically balance. Best options - get a separate 12 volt battery for the inverter, or the company makes a 24 volt inverter. I've been very happt so far with the 12 volt model. It powers the coffee brewer and microwave oven in my RV just fine. Jim
1514527
As long as you wire your 3 12volt batteries in parallel, this panel will work. There are built in bypass diodes. But to avoid back flow charging from the battery, you will need either a charge controller and 5Amp is sufficient for the rated current of charge controller.
1995204
I charge 2 6v lead-acid batteries (in series) with it for RV - have had no trouble. This link gives the various charge rates and protections. Not sure how the controller would handle 1 bad battery of 3 wired parallel. http://www.directdepot.net/manuals/Go_Power_MAN_GP-PSK_80.pdf
1269793
Good question. I would ask the manufacturer I had a question of them once and they were fairly prompt in answering. With mine I only need to connect to the batteries on my pick up camper and charge away!
1729427
Hello,This particular kit is intended for the use of charging 12v batteries but definitely the type of panel can be used and extra equipment.You should contact your local power/utility company to get more information on what type of system you can get on your home.There are certain building codes that must be met so there may only be a certain amount of panels that your home can support for mounting and such.If you need more information please feel free to contact us any time.Kind Regards,AW
1567138
Yes, the product manual shows a wiring diagram for how to wire 2 12v batteries in parallel. I am only running one battery right now, but I was originally planning on doing this. This kit works so well with my small trailer I don't even need 2 batteries. I have an 18ft trailer and low power requirements. If you are in the sun/partial sun they trickle charge all day and only start using juice in the evening/night. My battery rarely goes below 85% and is usually fully charged by 8-9am. There are videos that will help with your installation on the GoPower web site and YouTube.
262551
i use it with two deepcycle batteries, i have a solar cell 68w connected to the batteries, it runs all the time with this setup in my camper
1615008
Yes: you can hook up as many 12v batteries as you like. We have many of these with up to 4 batteries connected. IMPORTANT: If using 12v batteries, just be sure you hook them up in parallel, not series!!
908635
Yes. I separated my batteries for one to crank the motor and one to run house accessories. When the motor starts, the cranking battery gets charged first, then when 13.2 volts or so are reached the relay turns on and charges the house battery. At this point both batteries are being charged at the same time. My boat has a 70amp alt on it and the system works great. Pain to install but well worth it. Hope this helps. ~ Robert
1051495
Yes, but...If you have room for two batteries, it's more efficient to use two six-volt batteries in series rather than your idea if using two twelve volt batteries in parallel. In a parallel installation, the two batteries, even if matched in capacity and age, usually have slightly different charges and the lesser charged battery sucks current out of the other one. So the battery bank tend to self discharge. Two six volt golf cart batteries are your best bet.
197133
That is correct, 12v is required. You will also need space for the battery fairly close to the motor mount. Original leads from the motor are about 4'