Charging Batteries in Truck Bed with Solar Panels and Alternators

Published 07/03/2019

Question:

I am looking for your recomendaton on whic battery isolator to use. I am putting two additional batteries in the bed of my truck to power the 2,000 watt go power inverter. once connected the inverter will supply one 30 amp camper outlet and two 110 volt outlets. However, for recharging I am looking for a way to keep them charged, without drawing from the main battery. Note I have a 200 amp heavy duty alternater that came with my 2019 ford F250 Lariat. can you make a recomendation?

asked by: Robert H

Expert Reply:

For a way to charge your service batteries with your alternator and your solar panel you'd want the CTEK D250S Dual Battery Charger # 331-SBI212D. This will give you a way to charge the batteries from both your solar panels and your alternator without killing your vehicle battery.

expert reply by: Jameson C