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Veeeery cool, I did not know that. I'll look into that. Thanks

If I did put a diode on the cable running from the house battery to the starter via the 12v sockets, what kind of diode would I need? Amp rating? type? Prices I am finding for the size and type of battery I have run about 250 -275$ where I am in Canada. Not a huge sum, but one I would like to...

The one I have is the Battery Doctor 150 amps, which I believe is a voltage sensitive one.

Okay, I think I follow. But if it was set up only while parked - which it will be for months at a time over winter - is there any reason that this set up would harm anything? It will be a cigarette lighter style 12v plug into the socket on the dash. very easy to unplug if I needed to use the...

Not sure I understand (or maybe my quickie diagram isn't clear) in option 1, my understanding is that the battery isolator provides a form of one way "valve", letting the start battery/alternator charge the house battery but unless I push the manual overide it keeps current from flowing back to...

Ah yes, there is that option too! I actually have a tiny solar trickle charger I bought from Canadian tire. I never believe it does anything, but maybe something a bit bigger. But as you say, I do have the 100 watt panel just hanging out on the roof. Can someone tell me if my other options...

Thanks for starting up this forum! I was going to post a question on your youtube channel but this is much better! I have a nice solar set up in my minivan camper which I am quite proud of and which works well. Now that winter is around the corner here in Canada, the van will basically be...