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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-11-2014, 09:13 PM
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Posted By markopolo
Re: Dual alternators, why or why not ....

Some thoughts:

I wonder if 3600 watts would be enough. Just like a full 30A hookup.
Can the alternator work without a battery? (just bringing forward one of your questions from earlier)
Hard...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-10-2014, 09:47 PM
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Views: 32,011
Posted By markopolo
Re: Dual alternators, why or why not ....

You could say smaller diameter wire is better because it costs less, weighs less and is much easier to physically handle and route. End connectors would cost less, crimping the connectors would be...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-10-2014, 09:36 PM
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Posted By markopolo
Re: Dual alternators, why or why not ....

Just some general notes:

volts x amps = watts
higher voltage, smaller diameter wire needed to carry amperage
for 5000 watts for example, at 12v would need larger diameter wire than at 24v, at...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-10-2014, 02:56 PM
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Posted By markopolo
Re: Dual alternators, why or why not ....

Do you think that a second alternator is only applicable to coaches with larger battery banks? No real benefit to coaches with 1 or 2 batteries (other than possible system fail-over use).

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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-09-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 32,011
Posted By markopolo
Dual alternators, why or why not ....

I though we could discuss the positives and negatives of having dual alternators under the hood. This might turn out to be a trend in the RV world if more manufacturers start adding a second...
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