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BFL13
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2018

Alternator to House Battery Charging Test Results UPDATE

Update 18 Jan-- This is for my rig with its particular wiring (some changes to original done by me). Has the dreaded Ford 2G alternator. Testing on a pair of 6s starting at about 55% SOC and 12....
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ktmrfs
Explorer III
Jan 15, 2018
is there a way to enable a high idle on the MH? something on the order of 1200 rpm or so. If so, you may be able to get more out of the alternator, higher voltage and more current. Alternators are rated for max output at a fairly high rpm, well above engine idle.

Still not an ideal way to charge batteries, but does make a difference.

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