Based on Roger's recommendation, I am replacing my Prosine which has become unreliable with a Victron Multiplus. The Multiplus has a trickle charger 4A for the start batteries. I plan to run a fused lead with a ground to the closest spot to keep the start batteries topped off when parked. Under the white panel is a 10 ga wire C6 red that goes through a couple of breakers before it gets back to the positive side of the start batteries. Sure hate to run a new wire through two bays passed the rear wheels and to the bedroom under bed just to for the trickle charger. I feel this location should not be a problem. Let me hear from the collective wisdom of the group.
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I would do it instead of having to run a new wire all the way to the batteries.
Thank you for you thoughts. I am leaning towards doing it. As I see no downside or harm.
What do you have now to keep the chassis batteries charged? I think I would just continue to use my already installed Amp-L-Start. Or consider installing a new one for under $100. Easier than running new wires.
Rich
I did not have anything to charge the start batteries while parked and hooked up to power. I would have to turn the boost switch on occassionally to put some charge on them. Not a fool proof way. The Multiplus I just installed has a trickle charger separate for the start batteries. It appears to work great using the line already right next to battery box where I had to run wires anyway. Real happy now. Hope that explains it.