Alternator: How many batteries can it take?
I have a diesel, so two batteries for truck, there are two 6-volt for the Truck Camper, and I want to put a deep cycle battery in the cargo trailer. The Camper does have 200 watt solar to charge it...
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I've been surprised at my alternator lifespans, considering they have all been remanufactured lifetime warranty units from AP stores.
I've gone through several, the most recent replacement was June 2015.
and this current one is worked the hardest since, I can command 14.7v, and have very thick copper leading to my battery, but I only have the one AGM battery and my temperature data shows I am OK, unless i idle parked for prolonged periods with alternator maxed out.
Speeds under 25MPH show little difference in temperature compared to parked idling.
High output and kept cool is not going to destroy alternator, High output and hot Alternator temperatures will.
I've gone through several, the most recent replacement was June 2015.
and this current one is worked the hardest since, I can command 14.7v, and have very thick copper leading to my battery, but I only have the one AGM battery and my temperature data shows I am OK, unless i idle parked for prolonged periods with alternator maxed out.
Speeds under 25MPH show little difference in temperature compared to parked idling.
High output and kept cool is not going to destroy alternator, High output and hot Alternator temperatures will.
