Tow Vehicle Battery and Alternator
My trucks alternator is rated at 150 amps. Its starting battery is your typical 600 CCA AC Delco variety. My goal is to increase charging capability through the 7 pin pigtail connector near the hi...
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I have two tow vehicles, RAM 2500 with 220a alternator and Toyota Venza with 150a alternator. I use a Renogy 40a DC to DC charger in both for charging batteries in a small off-road tent camper or a large toy hauler. Both vehicles have 2g wire from front battery to charger in rear.
The Renogy works way above my expectations. Amazing product.
I've been experimenting using my vehicle to idle and charge the battery. After 20 minutes charging I'm seeing very little heat rise on either alternator.using laser thermometer. And with a AGM group 31, 100ah, 60% battery, I'm back up to 90% after 20 minutes.
I no longer carry a bulky generator to off grid charge batteries when the sun isn't hitting my solar panels.
Do a Search on YouTube for Will Prowse. He is amazing and has done a great test on this Renogy unit.
The Renogy works way above my expectations. Amazing product.
I've been experimenting using my vehicle to idle and charge the battery. After 20 minutes charging I'm seeing very little heat rise on either alternator.using laser thermometer. And with a AGM group 31, 100ah, 60% battery, I'm back up to 90% after 20 minutes.
I no longer carry a bulky generator to off grid charge batteries when the sun isn't hitting my solar panels.
Do a Search on YouTube for Will Prowse. He is amazing and has done a great test on this Renogy unit.
