Does TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Locking Battery Box Need Battery Cutoff Switch?

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Thanks for the reply. Would same apply to two 6 volt batteries?

asked by: Dennis

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Since you are using a pair of 12 volt batteries you do not need a battery cutoff switch or power regulator to use the TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Locking Battery Box # TLA7708RS. You would only need a regulator such as # TLA7715 if you were using a single battery.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Dennis

6/20/2018

Thanks for the reply. Would same apply to two 6 volt batteries?

Kyle S.

6/20/2018

Yes, the same would apply with a pair of 6 volt batteries. You will not need a battery cutoff switch or power regulator to use the TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Locking Battery Box # TLA7708RS.

Robert W.

8/8/2020

I just installed this Torklift Solar Locking Battery Box, and Looks Great. I have a question about the Solar Panel Operation.... I have (2) 6 Volt Batteries wired in Series. Should I leave the Batteries connected to the (ZAMP) Solar Panel, of the Torklift Battery Box, while the (2018 Rockwood Mini Lite) Travel Trailer is hooked up to 110V House Current or 30 Amp Park Service

Jon G.

8/18/2020

If you have a battery charger that has a connection for solar panels, like the Redarc BCDC # 331-BCDC1225D then you can definitely leave the solar panel plugged up. If you don't have a device like this that can distinguish between shore power and solar power then I'd disconnect the solar panel when you hook up to shore power.

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