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6th January 2015, 12:41 AM
#11
is solar on the roof an option?
I’ve seen alternators up to 130amps also for a zd30 but not on ebay, i was talking to a sales bloke in one of these two shops.
I didn’t get one due to the price though im not running a fridge 24/7
http://www.ashdown-ingram.com.au/pro...ing-electrical
or
Electrics Australia
Electrical Supply Store
Address: 16 Hampshire St., Archerfield QLD 4108
Phone07) 3277 4566
Not very local for you but they may have distributers your way?
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6th January 2015 12:41 AM
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6th January 2015, 01:06 AM
#12
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Not really as thats where i put my swag and some other gear up when im going camping.
Ill call a few auto leks tomorrow and see what they say
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6th January 2015, 01:20 AM
#13
BIG & BALD
Originally Posted by
shan-747
I need it to properly charge my second battery as im running my fridge on it 24/7 so just wanted that extra amps to get a bit more voltage
I have the Redarc BC / DC charger which charges my aux battery at 15v
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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6th January 2015, 02:35 AM
#14
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
shan-747
I need it to properly charge my second battery as im running my fridge on it 24/7 so just wanted that extra amps to get a bit more voltage
The size of your Alternator isn't the issue and a higher amperage one won't do diddley squat.
You could put a 200 Amp one in and the result will still be the same
Assuming your existing wiring is acceptable and doesn't have too much voltage drop you need a DC/DC charger.
Redarc or Ctek are excellent units that will step up the voltage from the existing Alternator.
Having said that if the vehicle is parked in the sun at all what you really need is solar.
Let us know what the sparkies say and we will tell you if they speak with forked tongue or not.
Forgot to ask but need to know your fridge size etc
Last edited by the evil twin; 6th January 2015 at 01:05 PM.
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6th January 2015, 10:04 AM
#15
Travelling Podologist
There are many ways to skin a cat!
I also tend to think that fitting a second alternator is likely to be a ‘difficult’ solution which is unlikely to offer any benefit over utilising the existing alternator as others have suggested. There are a few variables which will help to determine the best set up for your individual purposes. Eg. Whether you drive long or short distances daily, whether you stay in one place longer than over night, whether you have regular access to mains 240v power, how close the battery is to the alternator, , whether you are predominantly wanting to use the setup in the south, the north, just in summer or anywhere in the country year round. Solutions for weekends away will be different to solutions for full time travel. Available space for solar & fridge size (current draw) are significant factors too.
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
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6th January 2015, 11:25 AM
#16
Try upgrading the Aux Battery to an AGM 120 amp/ hr its the capacity of the battery you need more life from,
as the charge is regulated anyway @ 13 volts
2012 GU Y61,
Bull Bar, D/Lights, Alloy 1/2 rack, Warn winch, side steps,Snorkel, Remote coms / mobile & UHF,Dual batteries, set up for camper towing remote areas. nick name " Chuck "
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6th January 2015, 11:42 AM
#17
Originally Posted by
megatexture
is solar on the roof an option?
I’ve seen alternators up to 130amps also for a zd30 but not on ebay, i was talking to a sales bloke in one of these two shops.
I didn’t get one due to the price though im not running a fridge 24/7
http://www.ashdown-ingram.com.au/pro...ing-electrical
or
Electrics Australia
Electrical Supply Store
Address: 16 Hampshire St., Archerfield QLD 4108
Phone
07) 3277 4566
Not very local for you but they may have distributers your way?
Strange this. I rang Ashdowns when I was looking for an alternator and they only listed a 90amp unit. But it looks like a bigger alternator wont help the op much out anyway.
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6th January 2015, 11:52 AM
#18
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
mudski
90amp is stock on the ZD's. I replaced mine with a 100A jobbie but I'm suspect of it being 100A. Dunno how to test it but i'm not too concerned.... So I have only seen 90 and 100A floating around on fleabay. Might be best to see someone who rebuilds them... I'm thinking of doing this to my old alternator.
The stator and the rotor are wound differently, probably heavier wire
to handle extra amps
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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6th January 2015, 01:01 PM
#19
Hi,
Have you considered a heavier battery, the alternator can only charge up to what the battery can carry 13 volts!
I use an AGM 120 amp it will go 3 days easy with a waeco 40 .
chuck
2012 GU Y61,
Bull Bar, D/Lights, Alloy 1/2 rack, Warn winch, side steps,Snorkel, Remote coms / mobile & UHF,Dual batteries, set up for camper towing remote areas. nick name " Chuck "
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6th January 2015, 01:26 PM
#20
Patrol God
As Mudski points out a larger Alternator doesnt really help your 12v requirements.
If travelling 2-3 hrs a day a 90 amp will do the job.
What I think you want is some way to stay in one spot longer and keep your drinks and food cold.
Then Solar would be the way to go, after your Aux battery install. A 120 watt panel will return
about 7AH on a good day per hour. So on sunny days you could easily prop in one spot for
over a week,including your camp lighting keeping your batteries topped up via the sun
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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