I cannot find this discussed anywhere. While there is extensive discussion of solar panels, batteries and generators, how useful is a bigger or second alternator? Would that be useful to charge house batteries faster? Or only to reduce load while running A/C or other appliances? I seldom use a winch, but designing A/C into my next truck camper is tempting. I prefer not to have a massive battery bank.
For a new F-350 there are a few options when ordering a truck:
Alternator – 157-amp heavy-duty (gas engine) Standard
Alternator – 175-amp heavy-duty (diesel engine) Standard
Alternator – 240-amp-extra-heavy-duty(gas engine) Option
Alternator – 332-amp extra-heavy-duty (diesel engine) Option
Would any of these alternator choices be very helpful in offsetting current draw? My preference is probably the gas engine with the 240-amp option. Opinions?
For a new F-350 there are a few options when ordering a truck:
Alternator – 157-amp heavy-duty (gas engine) Standard
Alternator – 175-amp heavy-duty (diesel engine) Standard
Alternator – 240-amp-extra-heavy-duty(gas engine) Option
Alternator – 332-amp extra-heavy-duty (diesel engine) Option
Would any of these alternator choices be very helpful in offsetting current draw? My preference is probably the gas engine with the 240-amp option. Opinions?