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Old 06-09-2022, 10:18 AM #31
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Are you going to monitor State of Charge (SoC) in any way, or just wing it? It can be as simple as a voltmeter (though that works WAY better with a LiFePo4) or as complex as a meter that actually measures power use with a shunt:



M2 DC Multimeter with SoC - Blue Sea Systems



This was one area where going cheap was a complete failure. Mine is never accurate in regards to actual SoC, so I just watch the volts and know to charge if it drops below 13.0 (about 30% SoC for LiFePo4). There are other brands than Bluesea, so if that's the route you take, shop around.
Redarc has a dual volt gauge, but I was looking at this Ironman gauge

12V Dual Battery Monitor Display

Neither do SoC, specifically

On the better-than-nothing side, there are plenty of these out there
Digital Voltmeter Rocker Style Dual Voltage Monitor
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Redarc has a dual volt gauge, but I was looking at this Ironman gauge

12V Dual Battery Monitor Display

Neither do SoC, specifically

On the better-than-nothing side, there are plenty of these out there
https://a.co/d/7kYMT0c
Whew, that's an expensive voltmeter (ironman). I think I'd go cheap if just watching volts, not exactly a complex thing to measure. That was the main reason I went cheap with my SoC display ($20 irrc, like this Amazon.com: bayite DC 6.5-100V 0-100A LCD Display Digital Current Voltage Power Energy Meter Multimeter Ammeter Voltmeter with 100A Current Shunt : Automotive ), I knew it'd work fine as a voltmeter too.

If you've got the money/desire, you could always do 2 of these: (edit, one will do 2 batteries apparently... new product to me, oops one is voltage only)

Amazon.com: Victron Energy SmartShunt 500 amp Battery Monitor (Bluetooth) : Automotive

and monitor on a phone/tablet.


2nd edit: Checked the reviews and was pointed here, this looks even better... almost tempting me to reconfigure my setup (can do 2 batteries, has onboard logging, etc...):

PowerMon - Bluetooth LE Advanced Battery Monitor / DC Power Meter with– Thornwave Labs
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Whew, that's an expensive voltmeter (ironman). I think I'd go cheap if just watching volts, not exactly a complex thing to measure. That was the main reason I went cheap with my SoC display ($20 irrc, like this Amazon.com: bayite DC 6.5-100V 0-100A LCD Display Digital Current Voltage Power Energy Meter Multimeter Ammeter Voltmeter with 100A Current Shunt : Automotive ), I knew it'd work fine as a voltmeter too.

If you've got the money/desire, you could always do 2 of these: (edit, one will do 2 batteries apparently... new product to me, oops one is voltage only)

Amazon.com: Victron Energy SmartShunt 500 amp Battery Monitor (Bluetooth) : Automotive

and monitor on a phone/tablet.


2nd edit: Checked the reviews and was pointed here, this looks even better... almost tempting me to reconfigure my setup (can do 2 batteries, has onboard logging, etc...):

PowerMon - Bluetooth LE Advanced Battery Monitor / DC Power Meter with– Thornwave Labs
Not looking to put more on my phone, I'd prefer something on the rig - space is a concern and a cheapo voltmeter is better than nothing

I like this Renogy 500A Battery Monitor, High and Low Voltage Programmable Alarm, https://a.co/d/hOQKp33, just wish it were dual battery capable

There are also plenty of cheapo volt/capacity meters out there in the $20-50 price range. For example

Battery Monitor, DROK 10-100V Digital Battery Capacity Tester, Percentage Level Voltage Temperature Switch Meter Gauge 12V 24V 36V 48V LCD Display Marine RV Battery Power Indicator Panel https://a.co/d/i80v1q0



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Looking at shunt based voltage meter gauges to monitor both batteries (state of charge, current draw, voltage, etc) and am leaning towards this 350A round gauge
[URL unfurl="true"]https://a.co/d/1Z0tHpz[/URL]

It is 2 1/16" and will fit in an A pillar gauge mount, either in an AutoMeter aingle
[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.autometer.com/2-1-16-toyota-tacoma-95-98-4-runner-96-98-single-pod.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkruVBhCHARIsACVIiOxZwiv_x9-qvQjobt0EOkiNx9YnLL9y8etBH8279lUTmPcJsB8IISAaAlnhE ALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds[/URL]
This one is black and will need to be painted to match the interior

Or a Lotek dual gauge pod already oak colored to match my interior, but requires removing the a pillar grab handle
[URL unfurl="true"]http://www.gaugepods.com/toyota.html[/URL]

Read a bunch of threads so far about the A pillar gauge pods, always looking for more real world feedback, like does it obstruct visibility while street driving?

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I am surprised none of the forum members vendors make a A pillar cover to hold several gauages.

Should be able to 3d print those now and even match the few interior colors close enough that they look factory.

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