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WageSlaveEscapi
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Jun 06, 2013

Q: Charging a batt bank w/ alternator & mixing batteries

Hi, I've got an old Mazda B2200 truck (with a deep cycle starting battery) and a pop up camper and I'm making a battery bank with two trojan T105's. I've got a few questions, if you care to help, as I...
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westend
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Jun 06, 2013
I owned a B2200 and that isn't anywhere close to a 130 amp alternator, more like 60 amp. Also, remember that you won't get anywhere the full rating of common vehicle alternators at low RPM. I would save myself the wiring expense and put the money towards a solar panel and controller.

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