I'm almost to the point where I'm ready to start a build thread - my '94 Belgium bought Troopy is with Maltec in Germany finishing up it's pop-top conversion, and I have a 1HD-T being rebuilt for install when I have the Troopy in the USA. I've received a lot of great guidance from many of you here, and I need some advice for how to handle the electric system. I've read through the Diesel forum and understand what the various options are, but those aren't always necessarily specific to a long range travel vehicle build, so I thought I'd post and get your thoughts.
The Troopy is running 24v now. I don't think it makes sense to completely convert the vehicle. That basically leaves two options, as I understand it. 1) run a second 12v alternator to a third battery and power the accessories off of that, or 2) use a DC/DC converter from the two current batteries to charge a 3rd 12v battery. Is there any advantage/disadvantage to either of these options? It seems the difference is just alternator vs converter, but does connecting the to two cranking batteries have any drawback?
The plan is to have the usual suspects connected to this - winch, fridge, compressor, lights, water pumps, etc, including an input for solar charging.
Tagging a few of you that have been so helpful so far, but open to everyone's input that has experience with this. Thanks in advance!
@umpqua @gilmorneau @joekatana @SNLC @c2dfj45 @divemedic
The Troopy is running 24v now. I don't think it makes sense to completely convert the vehicle. That basically leaves two options, as I understand it. 1) run a second 12v alternator to a third battery and power the accessories off of that, or 2) use a DC/DC converter from the two current batteries to charge a 3rd 12v battery. Is there any advantage/disadvantage to either of these options? It seems the difference is just alternator vs converter, but does connecting the to two cranking batteries have any drawback?
The plan is to have the usual suspects connected to this - winch, fridge, compressor, lights, water pumps, etc, including an input for solar charging.
Tagging a few of you that have been so helpful so far, but open to everyone's input that has experience with this. Thanks in advance!
@umpqua @gilmorneau @joekatana @SNLC @c2dfj45 @divemedic