Redarc DC-DC Battery Charger
I’m in the process of installing a Redarc BCDC1225D battery charger in my truck camper. I got it installed enough yesterday to give it an initial test, and was pleased to see that with the truck idlin...
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In the effort to maximize MPG numbers across their fleets, the 'smart' alternators voltage regulator deliberately keeps the battery state of charge low so that it can accept a lot of amperage.
When the brakes are hit the VR ramps up output to put the extra load of alternator making another 40+ amps on engine, only then. Manufacturers do not care if the starter battery takes a dump in 2 years. they worry about those C.A.F.E regulations and getting their fleet average MPG number up.
This is kind of like using super thin oils like the recently introduced 0w-16, for a 0.001 mpg increase.
When the brakes are hit the VR ramps up output to put the extra load of alternator making another 40+ amps on engine, only then. Manufacturers do not care if the starter battery takes a dump in 2 years. they worry about those C.A.F.E regulations and getting their fleet average MPG number up.
This is kind of like using super thin oils like the recently introduced 0w-16, for a 0.001 mpg increase.
