Inverter AGM questions
I have been thinking about installing a inverter in my truck, either a 2000-3000 watt. I would use it to run small power tools, air compressor, an electric blanket when on the ferry system as you can'...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Feasibility Study
1) Make year and model of your pickup truck
2) Find out on options tag size of alternator or take image and post it here
The potential of the truck alternator in conjunction with proposed trip "leg" length of time, is a prime denominator of battery ampere hour limit.
The feasibility study is nowhere as easy as it once was. A vast array of alternator models and types teamed with yes/no ECU voltage regulator control must be taken into consideration. Too slow of voltage rise on some ECU charging systems can trigger a fault warning lamp (check engine). Would that force the system into "limp home" mode? Good question. It's time to not guess at this :)
The truck is a 2013 chevy 2500HD with dual 125amp alternators, on a normal day I drive between one and three hours. When I add the camper I could see at least two to three hours driving every couple days. I guess I could go with a inverter with charger and plug in to recharge at home and use a small generator on the road.
