Help with dual battery setup for 95 FZJ80

[OffRoadScott]

I was gifted this very basic drawing and if you follow it you will be able to use that switch.

Then use this schematic to wire ML-ACR to switch. Use the above to wire in the DC DC charger.

 

[QuackAxel]

Not sure how I would do that still?? This is the setup I'm working with not the BCDC. it's just a solenoid in-between 2 batteries. I would like the ability to use the override function. Not sure if I can make this Bluesea switch work? Or should I just get a regular momentary switch?

 

[OffRoadScott]

You asked if you could still use that switch with RedArc and per the drawings I posted you should be able to use it.

 

[QuackAxel]

Yea I'm not using the BCDC charger though. Just their isolator.

 

[Shoredreamer]

Not sure how I would do that still?? This is the setup I'm working with not the BCDC. it's just a solenoid in-between 2 batteries. I would like the ability to use the override function. Not sure if I can make this Bluesea switch work? Or should I just get a regular momentary switch? View attachment 3786221

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What’s your goal here? Are you hoping to be able to combine the batteries for longer than momentary? Do you like how the switch looks? Repurpose? The override on the SBI isolator only has two positions. On or off. The ML-ACR switch is 3 position. On, off, and auto. I’m sure you could wire the switch to operate the SBI override, just doesn’t make a ton of sense to me seeing as that switch has labels and such specific to the ML-ACR. Rocker Switch Dual Battery System Symbol - Blue LED | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/192887349154?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=192887349154&targetid=2315428264980&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1013783&poi=&campaignid=21404615913&mkgroupid=173029507828&rlsatarget=pla-2315428264980&abcId=9450158&merchantid=101719661&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh9a-w9pCwdmiUyDNF-XzLOkt&gclid=CjwKCAiAmMC6BhA6EiwAdN5iLVMbs9v1pnMhgxNa0Lm0lJDWprnkRAygkeACcB5dbddbzm0_ZRaxLxoCAuIQAvD_BwE

 

[QuackAxel]

Yea it's a switch I liked the look of is all so I bought it. But that one you posted looks good. Plus I won't have to figure out how to wire it to make it work. Just need to combine them in the rare case the starter/winch battery is dead.

Thanks!

 

[Hornd]

Yea it's a switch I liked the look of is all so I bought it. But that one you posted looks good. Plus I won't have to figure out how to wire it to make it work. Just need to combine them in the rare case the starter/winch battery is dead.

Thanks!

I have a 5Ft Single Jumper (1/0 Aught) with Jumper Clamps Both ends. Store it up in the Attic Rack. Nothing to Fail.
The Negative Battery Posts are both to Body/Chassis.

**Nothing Beats a Noco (GB40) for Portability & Cost. ($75 Amazon Prime Day)
I run 1 in each car in glove box now.
I let others Use it 10X more than I use it and it can charge a Cell Phone.

 

[Shoredreamer]

Yea it's a switch I liked the look of is all so I bought it. But that one you posted looks good. Plus I won't have to figure out how to wire it to make it work. Just need to combine them in the rare case the starter/winch battery is dead.

Thanks!

Yeah no doubt Blue Sea stuff is nice. Why not just go with the ML-ACR instead of the Redarc SBI12 and call it a day?

The ML-ACR is the same as the SBI in how it works, but has higher current limits and a few other features the SBI doesn’t.

 

[QuackAxel]

Yeah no doubt Blue Sea stuff is nice. Why not just go with the ML-ACR instead of the Redarc SBI12 and call it a day?

The ML-ACR is the same as the SBI in how it works, but has higher current limits and a few other features the SBI doesn’t.

Yea that might be a good route. I have the SBI already hooked up. Would have to purchase a ML-ARC. wouldn't be a bad move at this point.

Anyone want to buy an SBI12? $100??