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My batteries have come in but I am on a work trip so it will have to wait until I get back before I can install it.

One question I have, and I am not sure if it can be done, can I hook up the factory aux switches to the secondary battery? Anyone know?
 

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I posted this link in another thread, but since it is more relevant here, I wanted to add it.

Now I need to go install it...
 

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Im curious to hear how the alternator's "smart charging" works, and why that other ground remains disconnected.
 

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Im curious to hear how the alternator's "smart charging" works, and why that other ground remains disconnected.
From watching the install video, the unused ground cable is the ESS battery ground cable which is no longer needed and this setup should not change how smart charging works.
 

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But isn't this battery taking the place of the other battery, so shouldnt the ESS ground cable be connected to this battery?
 

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If the smart charging is not changed, that is a problem for charging the second battery properly.
 

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The Genesis battery management system manages the charging of it's second battery, the JL smart charging charges the Genesis system as if it was a single battery.
 

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The Genesis battery management system manages the charging of it's second battery, the JL smart charging charges the Genesis system as if it was a single battery.

If it helps any, I modified one of my diagrams to show the ESS positive cables connected to the main battery. The Genesis dual battery system takes the place of the main battery.
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If it helps any, I modified one of my diagrams to show the ESS positive cables connected to the main battery. The Genesis dual battery system takes the place of the main battery.
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Where'd you get those diagrams from?
 

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What is the 12v plug for? I bought the kit and monitor but still waiting for kit to be delivered. Thanks.

Finally had time to put it in. I need to put in the monitor and 12v plug. One step at a time...

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