Charging batteries with the engine
Hi all. I have a 2011 triple e senator 25d. Great motor home. E450 v10. Just curious, what is the output of the alternator vs the standard converter? It seems to charge the house batteries...
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On my class C, the alternator seems to charge the house battery a little bit faster than the converter. It has nice heavy (2 gauge or so I think) wire between the house and chassis battery. It really boils down to which charge source can maintain a higher voltage at the house battery, which in turn depends on the converter (multistage vs. single stage), the voltage regulator for the chassis, the alternator's capacity, the voltage drop of the wiring, etc.
I the generator, none the less, rather than starting the main engine. It's not really great for an engine to idle for long periods, and it's sometimes useful to have AC power for other things besides just charging the house battery.
Of course, if you have need of driving somewhere anyhow, it's a no-brainer: don't bother with the generator.
I the generator, none the less, rather than starting the main engine. It's not really great for an engine to idle for long periods, and it's sometimes useful to have AC power for other things besides just charging the house battery.
Of course, if you have need of driving somewhere anyhow, it's a no-brainer: don't bother with the generator.
