TLC Norway
woodwelder
I run a 2H with the 24v setup. Previously i've run all my 12v accessories and gadgets from a 24/12v converter, but as the accessories stack up, and the need to be able to use some accessories while camping and so on, i want to run everything via a third battery, getting charged only when the engine is running, to prevent me from having dead batteries.
The best way to do this would be to add an extra 12v alternator, and have a completely separated system, but i dont have the alternator, and i do have the converter. And last, i want to use the space under my hood for a AC OBA setup.
I have a high quality 30amp converter, that puts out 13.8v and should be able to charge the third optima battery fine. Any opinions on this way of charging it?
So, how to wire this the best way possible, and is there any opinions if i need to change/upgrade the oem alternator?
And is it okay to activate the converter with a relay triggered by a signal from the alternator?
It would be best to use a voltage triggered relay/switch that turns on at lets say 25 volts or so, but i dont have it, and those dont come cheap...
again, i DONT want the converter connected unless the engine is running!
EDIT: forgot a few things...
Do i need a regulator or something in this setup? how will the battery cope beeing connected directly to a 30amp converter, when i dont draw any current from the 12v setup, or when all my gizmos are connected? i guess they will draw most of the current from the converter, and when the alt isn't running, the load goes from the battery... (?) not sure how that works...
The best way to do this would be to add an extra 12v alternator, and have a completely separated system, but i dont have the alternator, and i do have the converter. And last, i want to use the space under my hood for a AC OBA setup.
I have a high quality 30amp converter, that puts out 13.8v and should be able to charge the third optima battery fine. Any opinions on this way of charging it?
So, how to wire this the best way possible, and is there any opinions if i need to change/upgrade the oem alternator?
And is it okay to activate the converter with a relay triggered by a signal from the alternator?
It would be best to use a voltage triggered relay/switch that turns on at lets say 25 volts or so, but i dont have it, and those dont come cheap...
again, i DONT want the converter connected unless the engine is running!
EDIT: forgot a few things...
Do i need a regulator or something in this setup? how will the battery cope beeing connected directly to a 30amp converter, when i dont draw any current from the 12v setup, or when all my gizmos are connected? i guess they will draw most of the current from the converter, and when the alt isn't running, the load goes from the battery... (?) not sure how that works...
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