Here are my super cheapo battery indicators installed. I snuck the wires under the drawer for now, will probably drill a small hole between them eventually.
When I show someone our coach, I tell them for extra credit they can tell me what H and C stand for.
Looks good. Can you give more info. Where u got them..
Thanks
Just curious as to why you don't just use these:
Digital LCD Cigarette Lighter Voltage Panel Meter Monitor Car Volt Voltmeter | (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-LCD-Cigarette-Lighter-Voltage-Panel-Meter-Monitor-Car-Volt-Voltmeter/360652817167?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D8221086660758778431%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D290756177346%26)
I bought 3 of these and gave one to Gary O. They do a great job.
Dave,,, I really like mine. I check my batteries every time I walk out the door. Thank you again and,,,,,,if you ever order more,,,, please get two extra. I will pay this time.
Gary O
I ordered mine last night
Not so "cheapo" but absolutely necessary for anyone who has or is contemplating a solar system is the Bogart Engineering Trimetric Charging system TM-2025RV: TriMetric Battery System | Bogart Engineering (http://www.bogartengineering.com/products/TriMetric). This gives you so much more than just the voltage. Even if you don't have solar but do a bit of boondocking it's invaluable.
Craig
I got mine from Amazon for about $5 each, but I see they are temporarily out of stock:
Easy Instant Car Battery & Alternator Tester - Test Battery Condition & (http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Instant-Battery-Alternator-Tester/dp/B005ZT5UEC/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1)
Here is another source that I found:
12 Volt Automotive Battery/Alternator Tester [Alt Tester] - .99 : Soldering (http://www.toolbin.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20)
Yes, I know about the testers that plug into a cigarette lighter, but I wanted more of a dedicated display of both sets of batteries wired directly to avoid voltage drops. Also, it is more of a visual display for other members of the family, rather than just a voltage number. It is more work to run wires back to the battery bay.