I have a question on wiring dual batteries for the hotrod. I've seen a lot of references online to battery isolators and electronic systems to manage dual battery setups. I'm not sure I need any of that, I just want to add more depth to my power store.
I'm thinking all I need to do is match two 12v batteries and wire them in parallel, that is, wire positive to positive and negative to negative, and treat them as a single large battery. I'm running a standard GM alternator setup (three wire), but I don't think that will be an issue. To my knowledge, the alternator steps in when your ambient voltage drops below a trigger point.
Am I too simpleminded, or will that fly ?
I'm thinking all I need to do is match two 12v batteries and wire them in parallel, that is, wire positive to positive and negative to negative, and treat them as a single large battery. I'm running a standard GM alternator setup (three wire), but I don't think that will be an issue. To my knowledge, the alternator steps in when your ambient voltage drops below a trigger point.
Am I too simpleminded, or will that fly ?
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