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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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time2roll
Nomad
Jan 19, 2018
The circuit has been checked and appears to be working as designed.
At least you know what to expect. I would not change a thing unless your needs change.
I would be mounting 100 to 300+ watts solar on the roof before any alternator charging upgrades.

On edit: The recommendation in this post to have solar has nothing to do with having a generator, to eliminate a generator or to leave your generator at home.

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