Battery protection

[ajitsmith]

I'm planning on adding some 12v outlets and possibly 115v plugs to my rig. I'd like some of them to stay on rather than be switched to the ignition. Is there a component I can add that will trip when my battery is drained to a certain point and turn them off? I won't to avoid the dead battery scenario when I leave something plug in too long.

Thanks in advance for any help

 

[superjuice]

There is battery buddy and battery brain. I've use the buddy and it worked well. There are a few different setups for automotive, marine, rv, etc. Battery Buddy

 

[ajitsmith]

Great!! Thanks for the advice

 

[80t0ylc]

There is battery buddy and battery brain. I've use the buddy and it worked well. There are a few different setups for automotive, marine, rv, etc. Battery Buddy

Just some friendly advice, not trying to one up anyone. But, all the electronics in the world are not going to help if they malfunction. I try to, as much as possible, keep it stupid simple (KISS therory). A good isolator and a 2nd battery are excellent insurance. Saved my bacon a few times. Sure, you can still have problems with any setup. The biggest problem I've had is getting a good 2nd battery. I use my 2nd for 2 purposes, run my winch and as a backup for starting. I was misinformed to believe that a deep cycle would be the best choice for me. Being smarter and more experienced now, and also having better choices available, I like the odds of getting a better battery for my purposes.