I am still learning my way around this coach. I ordered an AMP-L-START to connect to Isolator without first lifting engine cover. Once I had engine access open, I found a Digital Voltage Sensor relay already installed. See 2 attached pictures.
My question's are:
1- should I leave this installation as is? Red light is on indicating charging
2- should I remove relay and install AMP-L-START?
3- should I leave the relay and connect the AMP-L-START?
All advice is greatly apreciated
Seems like either would accomplish the same function. Stick with what is already installed? Wiser (than me) members will comment, I'm sure.
Digital Voltage Sensing Relay (DVSR) 12/24V | BEP (http://www.bepmarine.com/en/710-140a)
Amazon.com: BEP Digital Voltage Sensing Relay (DVSR) 12/24V: BEP Marine:... (https://www.amazon.com/BEP-Digital-Voltage-Sensing-Relay/dp/B0108LNWT6)
I see no issue with redundancy on the charging system for the chassis batteries
since my VIctron can only charge one bank (in my case house) and I don't want a failed diode based charger to kill my chassis battery I have redundant trickle starts (and of course my battery minder 1500 is active when on generator or shore power
belt, suspenders and another belt. I know - overkill, but I had the battery minder 1500 and wanted a diode based device for when not connected. Since some have had reliability issues with trick l start and there are relatively cheap - I opted for dual trim l starts.
Someone like Wyatt might have other ideas, but the guys at AM Solar sold me the trim l starts and they were on board with the idea, so I assume it will "do no harm"
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Looks like the BEP device is an early auto connect. 140 amp capacity would put it near lmit from alternator and /or charger output. Consumes some power to engage second battery charging it seems
My coach stays plugged in. With that said I have used the voltage sensing relay for several years with good success. More may be better, but I chose the rally path.
Relay path.