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GoFish
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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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DiploStrat
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Jul 31, 2014
Secondary regulators, sold as Alternator to Battery chargers or Battery to Battery chargers work. An A2B will achieve a much higher charge rate than a B2B. Sterling A2B and Sterling B2B You can also find B2B's from CTEK. These products work as advertised.

But the simple fact is that the original poster has no need to spend money for either if his alternator/regulator already runs at 14v. And, with a Chevrolet, this is an easy determination. All you have to do is look at the voltmeter on the dash; if the central number is 13, then you either need to boost the alternator voltage (though diodes or something like this: Mechman voltage adjuster

If the number is 14, then all that is needed is upgraded wire and a high capacity solenoid. You can run new wires, or as noted, above, you can add additional wires of the same size or larger. it makes no difference - copper is copper.

A more detailed discussion can be found here: SmartGauge UK Tech info

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