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otrfun
Explorer II
Jan 11, 2021

60a DC-to-DC Charger Powered by 220a Alternator

Thinking about installing a 60a dc-to-dc charger in our truck camper. Have plans to power it with the 220a alternator in our truck. Under a worst case scenario it could load the alternator with an a...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jan 11, 2021
Hi,

It makes no sense to me to idle a 300 hp engine to end up with 3.5 hp of output. I don't think the diodes in the alternator will "like it", either.

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