380 Amps of what?
My 2500 HD has two alternators with an advertised output of 380 Amps DC. My truck has a fuse that is rated at 30 A powering the 12VDC output wire on the trailer wiring plug. If I want to utilize t...
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Many trucks that have a snowplow mounted are equipped with dual alternators and dual batteries. The electric motor that powers the hydraulic cylinders on the plow pulls a LOT of juice. Add the regular load of headlights (many plowers work at night), and one alternator just can't keep up. 380 amps though is way overkill. Most modern houses have 200 amp service, and the supply lines coming in are usually 1/0. (I know, just had my house electric meter base and load center changed out 2 weeks ago). I wonder if Chevy put 1/0 or heavier wiring from the alternators to the battery then to the first load center.
The 380 amps is probably just another marketing claim.
The 380 amps is probably just another marketing claim.
