Hey Mate,
You will absolutely need a fuse kit of some sort between the BCDC and your batteries. We do offer them on our website, but whatever you chose we recommend midi style fuses. As for battery, what size and type of battery is it?
Nice work Charlie! Just as a heads up, unlike the Elite, the Liberty doesn’t come with a universal harness in the package so you’ll have to order the universal or PnP harness separate.
Like @mdcoa mentioned, the BCDC just utilizes status lights. We do offer Volt Gauges (Dual/Single) that you can add the additional hall sensor to see the total amperage output of the BCDC which could be Alternator, Solar, or the blend of Alternator/Solar output from the BCDC...
The V3 Elite does have a shorter remote box, and different style automotive connector instead of the RJ45 data cable. I'll see if anyone else chimes in on their cigarette tray install as I haven't done one myself yet.
Hey @ClassyJalopy
Have no fear, our SBI12 and variances can handle 100Amps constant current with peaks of 400Amps, whilst our SBI212 variants can handle 200Amp with peaks of 600Amps.
A standard dual battery system for charging would easily be covered by of SBI12 products however systems...
Hey Joe!
Yes, wiring the SBI with a BCDC and Momentary button will do the trick!
As for 25/40a outputs, really depends on your usage and alternator output. What is your Alt output? What batteries are you using?
We have a great relationship with OffGridEngineering, and Full Throttle, great products and we are using them in our REDARC work trucks. As a dual battery setup, I biasedly would recommend a BCDC charger if the AUX battery is going under the hood.
The BCDC is able to control battery charging...
The best area to install the BCDC is behind the grill in front of the radiator if possible, in this case it would be perfect and not too far from that AUX battery. The overall goal, is proper gauge wire, and proper chassis grounds. Then make sure its as close as possible to the AUX battery to...