TeamHT Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'd have to disagree, but either way its going to come down to preference. I would rather have as much charging power as possible and then work on my reserve. I know some don't have the space or ability to add more alternator, so their options are limited. But if you can, I say why not? Why run a single alternator and 20 batteries if you can run more alternators and 4 batteries. And for 7,000 watts...you could get away with a single alternator and batteries, although my approach would be dual alternators. Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Check out corona_jeff. He is a friend that runs 1 250a alt with 10+ XS Power D2400s. Has been running 2 ab1100.1s, is about to switch over to 2 DC 10ks. If you cant fit more than 1 alt, batteries are your only choice. More charging capability is great, but if you dont have a choice, it can be done with batteries. Just have to make sure that you keep them maintained with a charger more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefofmytown Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'd have to disagree, but either way its going to come down to preference. I would rather have as much charging power as possible and then work on my reserve. I know some don't have the space or ability to add more alternator, so their options are limited. But if you can, I say why not? Why run a single alternator and 20 batteries if you can run more alternators and 4 batteries. And for 7,000 watts...you could get away with a single alternator and batteries, although my approach would be dual alternators. We think alike sir. Batteries are also a lot heavier than an alt and I think it would b cheaper to go with another nice DC alt, the bracket, and belt than 4 more $ 200+ batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'd have to disagree, but either way its going to come down to preference. I would rather have as much charging power as possible and then work on my reserve. I know some don't have the space or ability to add more alternator, so their options are limited. But if you can, I say why not? Why run a single alternator and 20 batteries if you can run more alternators and 4 batteries. And for 7,000 watts...you could get away with a single alternator and batteries, although my approach would be dual alternators. Not arguing that at all. I found a way to make 3 alts fit on my truck when no one had done it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueghost Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 92 Chevy K1500 with the 350. I have made a quad ad244 for your engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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