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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-08-2017, 02:17 AM
Replies: 127
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Posted By prfleming
Yes, that is the MB published spec. I'm thinking...

Yes, that is the MB published spec. I'm thinking ARV has been in contact with MB, and getting the actual capability to work with. They for sure wouldn't offer warranty on something that would fail...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-08-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 25,120
Posted By prfleming
Yes, you have a point on the torque induced side...

Yes, you have a point on the torque induced side load. The scary thing is you may not know if you are are toasting the front bearing until 50k miles or so...
Maybe MB has designed in some margin...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-07-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 25,120
Posted By prfleming
Wouldn't a wider belt with more friction handle...

Wouldn't a wider belt with more friction handle more torque...with same tension?

An example is my previous coach had a DD 6V92 with double V belts to drive the alternator (300 amp Delco 40si)....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-07-2017, 11:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 25,120
Posted By prfleming
Umm, I think think we are worrying too much about...

Umm, I think think we are worrying too much about this pulley side load.

The high power alternators use a wider serpentine belt, more grooves, more friction. Belt tension is the same or similar...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-07-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 25,120
Posted By prfleming
Right. The confusion is comparing 56V to 12V...

Right. The confusion is comparing 56V to 12V (approx 14V charging).

The Volta alternator is rated at 191 amps ~ 10,600 watts
The Delco alternator is rated at 320 amps ~ 4500 watts
The Nations...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-07-2017, 12:41 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 25,120
Posted By prfleming
Interesting video on what's new for 2017. ARV is...

Interesting video on what's new for 2017. ARV is implementing an all 48V house system. He mentions running the A/C 7 hours, and having 94% remaining battery capacity. Wow.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-05-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 25,120
Posted By prfleming
On another Sprinter forum the suggestion was this...

On another Sprinter forum the suggestion was this MB aux current limit was to protect their wiring, not a limit of the alternator itself. So, I'm wondering if you beefed up the alternator to battery...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-04-2017, 01:03 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 25,120
Posted By prfleming
I had a situation where my engine battery got run...

I had a situation where my engine battery got run down while on shore power, listening to the van radio, etc.

I carry a 35 foot 2 gauge jumper cable. I clipped engine battery onto the...
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