Engine alternator regulators

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Agreed as John stated all the chargers are in parallel when enabled
Most of the time this is not a problem

I tried many different options.
The Balmar system is a great option but required a modification to the existing alternator or a replacement of the alternator with their externally regulated unit. Tried it for a while then went a different route. It's a very good system.

Most of us have two TOTALLY different battery types in our rigs, one for the Engine a "Starting" battery and another for the House a "Deep Cycle" battery bank.

Another solution is the Sterling Power BtoB (Battery to Battery) which is a proper multi stage charger designed for many different type deep cycle batteries (AGM, Flooded, etc.) and leaves alone the starting battery taper charger system. It's been a good solution and I would highly recommend it.

However there are other issues you need to consider.

I added a disconnect switch that isolates the engine alternator from the coach (house) battery bank. Stock the ignition switch activated the boost relay every time the key was turned on, connecting both battery banks together during driving. Good for most installations but NOT mine. A poor at best deep cycle battery charger system. Check out Jack Meyer's web site and the paper-back Managing 12VDC. Different battery types require a different type of charging system to optimize their charge.

My system now fits my needs
540 watts of Solar, 45 amp Multistage converter, 4Kw On board generatior and 135 amp Engine alternator

Everyone has their own unique requirements and budgets

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Ken