NopeIs there any benefit to towing a travel trailer to get the big alternator, as far as charging the trailer battery or anything?
In a stock setup, unlikely. The distance and relatively small wire gauge to the trailer results in too much voltage drop and little current for any significant charge. It'll float charge most coach battery setups, but not much else. With some extra work there are ways to get decent charge going, but even then the 220A alternator is probably enough for most scenarios if there are no other non-vehicle loads.Is there any benefit to towing a travel trailer to get the big alternator, as far as charging the trailer battery or anything?
You know something that we don't?... during the emergency.
^^^^this was exactly my thinking as well when placing my order with dual alts. It’s about creating options for the future as I tend to keep vehicles for a long time.I ordered my truck with dual alts, 440A. The upgrade wasn't that much and I figured better have extra and not need it than need and not have it. If one of them quits, I'll still have another one making juice.
You could also install a powerful DC to AC converter which could run a small house during the emergency.
Dual 220A, 440A combined... gas is 200 plus 180.I have dual 440amp alternators i didnt order the truck but with the plow its nice to have
Yea i know that i guess i should have worded that better lolDual 220A, 440A combined... gas is 200 plus 180.
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Quicker battery recovery after startups.So just to summarize, if I don't plan on adding any aftermarket lights, or stereo system, or anything else, then there really is no upside to get the 220 amp alternator, correct?
I know, I am researching stuff to death! But I tend to keep vehicles forever so want to make sure I get this right so I don't have to do it again for another 15 years or more! I appreciate all of the help here. I almost have it narrowed down now.I've never seen someone do as much active posting research pre-sale as you. Props.
Big alternators are good for loading (4) 15s to smash through Foley park with tremendo.