Twin alternator

Hey all is it easy to do twin alternator installation

Do you just want to run a second 12v alternator or chasing 24v? What engine.

Winnie has just removed his second alternator and is running a single high output (110 or 120A from memory) and has saved roughly 3-4l/100k

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Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories

Winnie has just removed his second alternator and is running a single high output (110 or 120A from memory) and has saved roughly 3-4l/100k

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Yes I am running a 120A alternator now and removing the second alternator has saved me about 2L/100km
What is your purpose for dual alternators? If it's just to have two 12V alternators then it's not a good idea, a lot of work to do it for very minimal gain.
If you want 24V then that's completely different and totally cool.

I just want a second alternator run appliances like oven fridge microwave etc stuff like that cause each dual battery setup ive had they hav stuffed up cause I alway run a loud sound system cause im partially deaf

Get a higher output alternator instead and other than that, the battery can only accept so much charge.

How much roughy do they cost

100A unit for the TB42 from Patrolapart, $295
http://www.patrolapart.com.au/produc...ol-alternator/

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Originally Posted by elmo4eva

I just want a second alternator run appliances like oven fridge microwave etc stuff like that cause each dual battery setup ive had they hav stuffed up cause I alway run a loud sound system cause im partially deaf

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If your in Melbourne the blokes at Piranha off road have an output compensator that can increase charge rate by 0.5 volts as well.

Another option anyway...

http://www.piranhaoffroad.com.au/news/index/article/27

Im in a small country town