gtex1970
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2022 1500 EcoDiesel , I pull a small camper occasionally. I'm considering putting a big battery bank in the bed to substitute as a generator for the camper.
my stat sheet says I have a 250amp alternator. is that real? I know these new trucks have a lot of electronics, but that sounds huge to me.
Does that alternator need to spin faster than idle to make more power? Does the engine computer increase engine speed if needed for the alternator?
At idle, how much current do you think I cold draw from the alternator to charge some LiFePo batteries?
the mission is to haul the camper about 4 hours to the beach and be fully charged on the battery bank. (should start the trip with a decent charge from home)
I can add some low power solar and medium power Wind charging while setup at the beach.
then if needed run the truck to help recharge the batteries. I feel like this truck just sips on the diesel at Idle. Does anyone have any numbers for diesel consumption at idle?
probably a crazy idea. but jacking around with generators at the beach isn't much fun. and these LiFePo batteries have come along way and dropped in price.
my stat sheet says I have a 250amp alternator. is that real? I know these new trucks have a lot of electronics, but that sounds huge to me.
Does that alternator need to spin faster than idle to make more power? Does the engine computer increase engine speed if needed for the alternator?
At idle, how much current do you think I cold draw from the alternator to charge some LiFePo batteries?
the mission is to haul the camper about 4 hours to the beach and be fully charged on the battery bank. (should start the trip with a decent charge from home)
I can add some low power solar and medium power Wind charging while setup at the beach.
then if needed run the truck to help recharge the batteries. I feel like this truck just sips on the diesel at Idle. Does anyone have any numbers for diesel consumption at idle?
probably a crazy idea. but jacking around with generators at the beach isn't much fun. and these LiFePo batteries have come along way and dropped in price.