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Explorer

Jul 28, 2014

Charging the camper batteries with the truck motor

I have not been able to get a good charge to the camper house batteries using the truck alternator. I have the dual 105 amp alternator option on my 2004 Duramax for total of 210 amps of potential outp...

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msiminoff

Explorer II

Jul 28, 2014

If you're using the stock charge wiring, the wires are most likely too small to ever get a full charge (too much voltage drop). You could measure the voltage at the camper batteries to be sure -- should be over 14v minimum.

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I regularly see charge current over 50A @ 14.7V (and occasionioally/briefly over 100A)