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mlts22
Explorer II
Feb 18, 2015

Using an alternator to feed your house batteries?

I know I'm missing something since this seems too easy, but if I have a motorhome, and install a second alternator via a third party bracket (namely a 360 amp one), I can feed that alternator's output...
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Oldme
Explorer
Feb 18, 2015
A good interactive diagram that shows how that works:

http://www.metrotrekkers.org/utility/electrical.htm

The left side toggles different events.

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