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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Dual alternators?

Whats the reasoning behind dual alternators?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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depending on use i think such as snowplowing with extra lighting and the demand of power for the plow pumps. just the demand of power depending on use.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 05:14 AM
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It is an option that works well for high power demand use such as construction or ambulance service.

Due to low speeds but high output requirements.

I have never had the duals but I still get the snow plow and a high output alternator.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 07:51 AM
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It is an option that works well for high power demand use such as construction or ambulance service.

Due to low speeds but high output requirements.

I have never had the duals but I still get the snow plow and a high output alternator.
Maybe I could put some kind of inverter in my truck and get power?
 
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Yes you could run a inverter with the extra charging ability.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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I have the dual alternators on mine. I bought a large inverter and wired it up with a quick disconnect like my winch (front and rear hitches). I can put the inverter in the covered bed and run a bunch of stuff off it during a storm or whatever.
 
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