How often do you use your portable generator?
I am trying to decide if I really need a portable generator or not. I am purchasing a used camper, 2008 Northern Lite 9-6QSE. It does not have air conditioning, but I am looking in to having a small a...
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Wire gauge will determine the current at the remote batteries. A small wire gauge will drop volts and the batteries won't fully take advantage of the alternator's potential, causing a longer charge time.
I don't think there is concern that the wires will burn up or melt their insulation if sized less than the alternator's max output though.
I use 4 gauge stranded doubled up with a tie for return ground through the truck's frame. Lance sizes their plug for a truck to take some advantage of an alternator's size, but not all of it. I think they use a 6 gauge wire for 12 volt and ground.
I don't think there is concern that the wires will burn up or melt their insulation if sized less than the alternator's max output though.
I use 4 gauge stranded doubled up with a tie for return ground through the truck's frame. Lance sizes their plug for a truck to take some advantage of an alternator's size, but not all of it. I think they use a 6 gauge wire for 12 volt and ground.
