Decided to fit the main battery isolator into lower side panel of driver's seat.
That way I'll see it when I get in and it will be easy to switch off/ on etc.
24/01/23
Was worried about the smart alternator start up current being to much for the Victron unit when driving if both batteries where still " inline"
Yesterday I moved the van around to our driveway to load the new unit in, and forgot to disconnect the main battery!
Realised about an hour later so checked via the Victron app! All OK !
I have set parameters on the app to not charge over 14v so as the alternator puts out 15+ volts on start up then settles back to 12v once startup power is replaced it would appear to be fine to drive whilst both batteries are linked!
Just checked again
Batteries showing 12.82 v
Solar panel 100w charging at 16.7 volts! Day is overcast
Looks like the problem is solved
We have LED lighting.
12v Propex Heater takes 10 mins to heat the van on a morning during an autumn trip to Durham which is the only " power hungry" 12v item we have on board.
We have just replaced standard 60 ltr fridge with a chest fridge, more efficient will run in 12v or 240 mains.
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