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trickedyj
Explorer
Feb 26, 2014

Give Feedback on initial House Batt charging upgrade plan

LONG TIME reader, first time poster. I have an entry level 2006 25ft Jayco Class C (E450) that is used for weekend camping, boat towing, road tripping, and some tailgating. It is stored in a non-el...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Feb 27, 2014
Hi trickedy,

You would have done better to beef up the gauge of the charging wire, or added a second path.

I do not know about marine alternators--but the one on an E-450 will let out the magic blue smoke if it is ever disconnected from a battery, when the motor is running.

There are "bird" devices for RV's that allow the "house" and "chassis" battery to both be charged from any source I.E. alternator, solar, or converter.

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