recharging while driving
I'm winding my way south and boondocking. Last power was in Regina, SK I used a heating pad and lots of computer time last night, powering them from a 400 watt MSW inverter. Batteries were at...
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Hi,
It is an E-450. Not really interested in spending a grand on a 2nd alternator. Would rather upgrade the solar.
It is an E-450. Not really interested in spending a grand on a 2nd alternator. Would rather upgrade the solar.
JaxDad wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Hi Phil,
No, they are not in parallel. I have twin banks and I wished to be able to charge one while using the other.
If you used two old school NO solenoids with a switch to close which ever one (or both) you want alternator output to go to and a marine style battery selector it seems like that wouldn't be tough to achieve.
Or if you have a Ford chassis they are all set up for twin alternators, just choose which bank you want to feed the house with. The other will just charge as normal with no load drawing on them.
