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Okay I've been beating this battery setup thing to death but think I've finally decided on a compromise in my head. However I need some input/suggestions on an aspect I'm not too familiar with which is how to switch a higher amp load on/off remotely. IE I want to have a switch in my truck cab that can kill the charge line going to the axillary batteries. What is a reasonable and affordable method of doing this simply? Would something like a starter solenoid be correct in this type of application?
For anyone that cares I'm more or less decided on using a battery isolator off my alternator and then installing an switched disconnect in the line going to the aux batteries. Then I'd like to install a volt meter which will monitor the axillary batteries in the cab of the truck with a switch to this disconnect. This way I can see what state the batteries are in and give them a bulk charge if they need it but they won't be connected full time in case whatever batteries I use aren't completely in sync with the alternator for float voltage. Then when I get home I'll connect up an appropriate smart charger to bring things up to a fully charged level.
For anyone that cares I'm more or less decided on using a battery isolator off my alternator and then installing an switched disconnect in the line going to the aux batteries. Then I'd like to install a volt meter which will monitor the axillary batteries in the cab of the truck with a switch to this disconnect. This way I can see what state the batteries are in and give them a bulk charge if they need it but they won't be connected full time in case whatever batteries I use aren't completely in sync with the alternator for float voltage. Then when I get home I'll connect up an appropriate smart charger to bring things up to a fully charged level.