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I have a 85 watt Solar panel that charges the leisure battery while in storage. Unfortunately I can't keep it at home & there is no Electricity on site.
I am happy how it operates & keeps the LB charged while not in use.
Question, what do I need to do/fit to get the Solar panel to also charge the starter battery, either after the leisure battery is full or during the charging process.
Is a diy job?
Appreciate any advice (in laymans terms)
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Buy a length of wire of at least 1.5 mm sq. Run it from the leisure battery + terminal to the vehicle battery + terminal. Fit an inline fuse holder and put a 10 amp fuse in. Job done.
If you forget about the link and start your engine, the fuse will blow. Put a reminder on the steering wheel.
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Google Sunshire Solar Ltd they do a 10A Dual battery controller that You can programme to give a certain %age of charge to both the vehicle and leisure batteries at the same time
GEOMAR
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Following advice from this site I ordered from CAK Tanks Ltd a "Battery Charger Prime/Second Battery Charge Equaliser Product Code BCM12 - Total cost including postage £29.18.
The electronic device allows both the vehicle and leisure batteries to be kept fully charged via the solar panel.
My knowledge on car electrics is limited but I found it very easy to set up. Very pleased with it.
Totally agree with Geomar. I have one of those controllers fitted giving 90% to LB and 10 % to vehicle battery. This was after losing the van battery the previous winter whilst in storage [outdoor]. Easy to wire following the included instructions.
I have a Battery Master from VanBits.... and it works. It has three wires to connect near to the leasure battery and a little light. The whole thing is automatic and about the size of a matchbox.
As they say.... Simples!
Alan
If your Burstner has a Schaudt regulator, why not fit the Schaudt's LR1218 solar charge regulator then it will charge both batteries the same as being on hook up. Dead easy to fit.
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