We had a Bogart Engineering TriMetric installed on our 560. Specifically, the device is called the TM 2030-RV. Cary was super helpful in the install and helping me figure it all out.
This device allows me to watch in real time my exact usage and charge of the battery. Said another way, I can see how many watts or amps each electronic device is using or how much charge I am putting to my battery via shore power, generator or solar.
A volt meter will tell you only state of charge, say 12.1 volts. Much like the fuel gauge in your car, it will tell you 1/2 a tank left. But, it doesn't tell you your rate of consumption or when you will run out at your given rate of consumption.
I now know how much juice I am using at any given point of time and can easily tell how much use I have before I need to recharge. This is great for boondocking when battery power is all you have. It helps you manage your battery supply and maximize time when "off the cord".
Hope this helps other geeks out there like me.
This device allows me to watch in real time my exact usage and charge of the battery. Said another way, I can see how many watts or amps each electronic device is using or how much charge I am putting to my battery via shore power, generator or solar.
A volt meter will tell you only state of charge, say 12.1 volts. Much like the fuel gauge in your car, it will tell you 1/2 a tank left. But, it doesn't tell you your rate of consumption or when you will run out at your given rate of consumption.
I now know how much juice I am using at any given point of time and can easily tell how much use I have before I need to recharge. This is great for boondocking when battery power is all you have. It helps you manage your battery supply and maximize time when "off the cord".
Hope this helps other geeks out there like me.
