Dissent
Questioning my life choices...
I'm running a Morningstar ProStar PS-30M solar charge controller with a Renogy 100w panel and am very happy with it. I only have one battery in the truck. I'm considering adding a 2nd battery in the rear of the truck for accessories only (full size deep cycle or motorcycle AGM). I CAN wire up the PS-30M controller to charge both batteries with my solar panel and Morningstar even has a White Paper how to do this with a couple of diodes but they don't recommend it.
I am looking at replacing the PS-30M with a Morningstar’s SunSaver-Duo charge controller. The Duo is designed for designed to charge 2 isolated battery banks with an adjustable charging priority and has a remote meter function as well which would be nice. Info here: https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/sunsaver-duo/
Is anyone using or planning to use the Duo? It looks ideal solution for those with Solar over all the alternator dual battery setups out there but I can't find anything in the search function. Mind you, this use case is different as I won't be using this setup for a winch or any combining or high draw loads, just a fridge, LED lighting, charging phones and maybe a 12v electric blanket.
I am looking at replacing the PS-30M with a Morningstar’s SunSaver-Duo charge controller. The Duo is designed for designed to charge 2 isolated battery banks with an adjustable charging priority and has a remote meter function as well which would be nice. Info here: https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/sunsaver-duo/
Is anyone using or planning to use the Duo? It looks ideal solution for those with Solar over all the alternator dual battery setups out there but I can't find anything in the search function. Mind you, this use case is different as I won't be using this setup for a winch or any combining or high draw loads, just a fridge, LED lighting, charging phones and maybe a 12v electric blanket.