How hard would it be to add another alternator
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How hard would it be to add another alternator
I just realized that the 350 DRW 4x4 Lariat Ulitaie Package, tow tech bundle...own the sticker it says Extra Heavy Duty Alternator, but own the dealer site under all the additional options it has ...
HD 200 Amp Alternator...
I'm guessing I;m only getting one alternator. How hard would it be to add abother HD 200 Amp Alternator. Thanks
HD 200 Amp Alternator...
I'm guessing I;m only getting one alternator. How hard would it be to add abother HD 200 Amp Alternator. Thanks
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I just realized that the 350 DRW 4x4 Lariat Ulitaie Package, tow tech bundle...own the sticker it says Extra Heavy Duty Alternator, but own the dealer site under all the additional options it has ...
HD 200 Amp Alternator...
I'm guessing I;m only getting one alternator. How hard would it be to add abother HD 200 Amp Alternator. Thanks
HD 200 Amp Alternator...
I'm guessing I;m only getting one alternator. How hard would it be to add abother HD 200 Amp Alternator. Thanks
#3
They didn't have anymore with what I need on it. I put down $500.00 to hold it for me and just realized the alternator issue. They gave me a great price too. Better than anyone else. It should be in 11/11/16. I wonder if they can get me a truck from another dealer,
#4
Tell them it's a deal breaker. Up in Alaska where I'm at, you can't get the diesel without dual alternators unless you buy it down in warm states and drive it up.
#6
Who cares about the second alternator. A 200A alternator is way more juice than you'll really ever need. You're probably getting a 220A alternator anyway. A second alternator actually slightly reduces engine horsepower and fuel economy. My previous two diesels only had one alternator and they did totally fine. The last one was a 2016 King Ranch. This new 2017 has two because they came free due to options ordered. The second alternator is actually the base alternator in all cases at 157A.
#7
I will call the dealer tomorrow and confirm. It would be interesting to know though how hard it would be to add an extra on if you truck cam with only one.
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#8
Who cares about the second alternator. A 200A alternator is way more juice than you'll really ever need. You're probably getting a 220A alternator anyway. A second alternator actually slightly reduces engine horsepower and fuel economy. My previous two diesels only had one alternator and they did totally fine. The last one was a 2016 King Ranch. This new 2017 has two because they came free due to options ordered. The second alternator is actually the base alternator in all cases at 157A.
#9
You are wise to want a dual alternator equipped truck for the setup you have. The ford OEM alternators typically produce about 50% of what they are rated for, and it goes down from there with increased temps. My 06 came with Dual Alts and I replaced the upper with a DC Power 190a and the lower with a DB Electric 220a unit. I connected the lower alt to a dedicated 100a high amp charging circuit for my truck camper, and the upper powers the truck itself. I do have a battery switch I can use to either tie together or separate the two alts, and well as mega fuses protecting both circuits.
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Hate to admit it, but European alternator technology is superior to ours...they are liquid cooling the Bosch alternators, they use ducted air, etc.
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I understand. My question is, what is the total amperage that can be transferred through the trailer plug? The owner's manual states the trailer charge circuit is only 30A. If that is the case, a 220-amp single alternator should easily be able to power everything in the truck while still sending maximum charge to the trailer.
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I understand. My question is, what is the total amperage that can be transferred through the trailer plug? The owner's manual states the trailer charge circuit is only 30A. If that is the case, a 220-amp single alternator should easily be able to power everything in the truck while still sending maximum charge to the trailer.