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otrfun
Jan 11, 2021Explorer II
jkwilson, thanks, good to know a dc-to-dc charger is capable of voltage compensation.
Gdetrailer, thanks for the explanation. I was aware of some of the various limitations and concerns which is why I posed my question. With dc-to-dc chargers becoming more mainstream and the Ram Cummins being one of the more popular TV's, I was hoping there may be more specific info in regards to what this alternator (and/or a Ford/Chevy HD alternator) is or is not capable of.
FWIW, I believe the stock alternator on a Ram Cummins is rated at 160-180a. Our truck came with the optional 220a alternator. Wouldn't this extra capacity significantly reduce (not eliminate) any concerns about an additional 60a load on this alternator---even at idle?
Gdetrailer, thanks for the explanation. I was aware of some of the various limitations and concerns which is why I posed my question. With dc-to-dc chargers becoming more mainstream and the Ram Cummins being one of the more popular TV's, I was hoping there may be more specific info in regards to what this alternator (and/or a Ford/Chevy HD alternator) is or is not capable of.
FWIW, I believe the stock alternator on a Ram Cummins is rated at 160-180a. Our truck came with the optional 220a alternator. Wouldn't this extra capacity significantly reduce (not eliminate) any concerns about an additional 60a load on this alternator---even at idle?
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