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jsrore
Explorer
Jul 14, 2013

How do I tell what AMP rating my alternator is?

I have a 98 Thor on a F53 chassis. I have looked through all the paper work and manuals i have. Can not find any were it talks about the alternator. Its either going to be a 95 or 130 amp,those are...
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RJsfishin
Explorer
Jul 15, 2013
Why do you need to know ? If its able to handle the load its given, most couldn't care less.
Me, I like to know how many amps everything is putting out at any given time.
I have an amp meter on everything, including the alternator and converter and solar.
I've seen 130+ many time on the v-10 alternator ammeter, when starting after a nite of hard draw on the house batteries.

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