Can the OptiMate Roof Mounted Solar Charging System Be Used W/ Two Batteries?
Question:
Can this solar panel charge two batteries at the same time? I have a deep cycle battery for my winch and a battery in my race car.
asked by: Jack K
Expert Reply:
The OptiMate Roof Mount Solar Charging System with Controller # MA46JR you were looking at can only be used with one battery.
For a better option, I recommend checking out the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D instead.
This battery charger will draw power from your vehicle to provide power to an auxiliary battery on your trailer or RV. This also allows you to add a solar panel if you wanted to and you wouldn't need to add an additional controller.
Products Referenced in This Question
Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp
- Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
- RV/Camper
- Trailer
- 75 Ah
- 200 Ah
- Charges/Maintains
- 12V
- Solar Panels to Auxiliary Battery
- Vehicle Battery to Auxiliary Battery
- Redarc
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OptiMate Roof Mount Solar Charging System with Controller - 80 Watt Solar Panel
- RV Solar Panels
- Roof Mounted Solar Kit
- Rigid Panels
- 80 Watts
- 5.1 - 10 Amps
- AGM
- Flooded Lead Acid
- Gel
- 30-3/8L x 27W Inch
- 1 Panel
- OptiMate
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