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Nfrank
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Dec 17, 2013

Using Truck Alternator to Charge House Batteries

I've installed dual 6v golf cart batteries, a 2300 watt inverter, and two 100 Watt solar panels on my travel trailer. Sometimes if my campsite is shaded after a few days my batteries can't handle maki...
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Chuck_thehammer
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Dec 17, 2013
at idle most charging systems can only produce 30 percent Max. you are mostly using the battery in the truck to run your coffee pot.

if you could run the truck engine at 1,500 to 2,000 then you would be charging your trailer batteries.

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