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lawrosa
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Feb 13, 2018

Second battery doesn't pull amps but I can push 70+ amps

So I did a mode to my truck for a third source of charging. I know the guys will say its inefficient and ill blow up my alternator etc etc.. The camper package battery has a fuse behind the batt. I...
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lawrosa
Explorer
Feb 16, 2018
You saw my short vid?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/93289479@N04/40251386231/in/datetaken/

My set up is only for when parked at camp. Truck will be plugged in during PM hours.

A quick start of truck for 30 minutes or so to get some amps in the batts in AM and let solar continue from there.

That way I don't need to lug generator out and such.. Generator is only for emergencies.

And frankly I don't want to carry it at all.

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