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Wo_ody
Explorer
Dec 23, 2013

High performance/heavy duty alternator battery charging

Sorry, Ben Franklin I'm not. Late model Chevy DuraMax diesels have twin 125 amp alternators. If you want to create hp/hd alternator-to-TC camper battery charging then a few questions. As an example...
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christopherglen
Explorer
Dec 24, 2013
When searching for a way to charge the batteries on my trailer, to run the trailers inverter/charger to power the 120vac mini fridge, I tripped over these..
They make 10, 20, and 50 amp versions. Basically a charge pump from one 10-15 volt input to a 12 volt battery. Intended for the batteries on lift gate equipped trailers. It *should* work to force feed up to whatever its rated amperage into your batteries overcoming slight shortages in alternator voltage or wire gauge.

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