Anton2k3
Adventurer
Hey guys,
I've been thinking about installing a second alternator onto our 814d. We had a sterling battery to battery charger (24-12v), but it stopped working some time ago. Since then we have relied on the solar panels and the generator. However i'd like to be able to charge while driving (particularly in winter). The problem with the battery to battery charger was that is only charged at 30A max. The alternator i'm looking at (http://sterling-power.com/collectio...wer-performance-alternators?variant=892057503 OR this one is it comes into stock: http://sterling-power.com/collectio...wer-performance-alternators?variant=892057491), and depending on which one I get can charge at up to 140A or 200A. So my question it, has anyone done this before? I know i'll have to fab up a bracket, but (i'm not in the country so can't check for myself) are there any spare pulleys on the crank? If not, I guess a longer belt and positioning the alternator to suit with possibly an additional tensioner will do the trick. From what I can remember the varios are serpentine belts. Does anyone know how many ribs it is?
Sorry for all the questions, but I'm seldom in the UK to check the answers for myself!
Thanks
Anthony
I've been thinking about installing a second alternator onto our 814d. We had a sterling battery to battery charger (24-12v), but it stopped working some time ago. Since then we have relied on the solar panels and the generator. However i'd like to be able to charge while driving (particularly in winter). The problem with the battery to battery charger was that is only charged at 30A max. The alternator i'm looking at (http://sterling-power.com/collectio...wer-performance-alternators?variant=892057503 OR this one is it comes into stock: http://sterling-power.com/collectio...wer-performance-alternators?variant=892057491), and depending on which one I get can charge at up to 140A or 200A. So my question it, has anyone done this before? I know i'll have to fab up a bracket, but (i'm not in the country so can't check for myself) are there any spare pulleys on the crank? If not, I guess a longer belt and positioning the alternator to suit with possibly an additional tensioner will do the trick. From what I can remember the varios are serpentine belts. Does anyone know how many ribs it is?
Sorry for all the questions, but I'm seldom in the UK to check the answers for myself!
Thanks
Anthony