this has been brought up before tomorrow when I'm near a computer I post the thread I am lacking a few componits that I need to sepperate my batteries.BillG wrote:It looks like we're very much on the same page here. My 712AMB is scheduled to be here (Mexico) early July. I have had very good results with an inverter on my boat, but the entire system is way too heavy what with the batteries (12 x 6VDC 'Golf Cart' @ 62lbs each) for a Pinz install. The alternator is a 105Amp job that loafs along at about 65A. I will look to see if one of these will fit into the Pinz..The AGM deep-cycle batteries look like a good way to go also for the house setup. But in the real world, does one really need to do a power system like this when these little Honda generators are so easy and light and reliable? (I just _love_ this s41t!) BTW, Nice truck, dude ...
How much is enough
In my marine installation, I mounted a second alternator for the hotel power. I don't know the Pinz layout yet, but an isolated system dedicated to the hotel load and separate from the 24V engine electrics is a very safe way to go. Battery weight is a big problem but (expensive) lithium power packs are available. Solar is nice, but heavy and puts significant weight above the center of gravity if you line the entire roof with panels. Also, because of space limits, you can't operate too much directly off solar. You have to store it up in batteries so we're back to that again. What about an auxiliary 110VAC generator running off the motor? Is there anything like space for such a thing in the engine compartment?
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I did the dual alts on my Volvo to satisfy my 12/12V needs,works well.