Will my 2014 mazda bt 50 charge twin 105ah agm batteries in my goldstream camper van. I have redarc isolator and 50 amp andersen plug.Also have twin 80watt solar panels on roof of camper. Can any one advise TIA
Hey Jim said
05:01 PM Jun 8, 2015
Don't see why not, if you are running 6 -7 hours a day and how run down they are? / how old the batteries too.
I ran a 40lt engle fridge for three months 24 x 7 on one 100amp battery charging through the car only on a round Australia trip in 08.
Jim
D and D said
09:19 PM Jun 8, 2015
Since 2012, alternators fitted to a number of vehicles sold in Australia have had to assist the engine comply with European emission standards. This is done by having the alternator detect the state of charge in the cranking battery and reduce the output once the battery is fully charged - this includes charging other batteries - this reduces the load on the engine and thereby reduce the emissions. A BCDC charger can help overcome this problem. Others have said that switching on electrical items usually powered by the cranking engine (eg headlights) signals the alternator to continue charging. As there are a number of alternative charging systems installed in the BT50's it would probably be best to talk to your Mazda dealer to identify what is installed in your ute. A good auto electrician should be able to assist you achieve the charging options you want in your setup.
Will my 2014 mazda bt 50 charge twin 105ah agm batteries in my goldstream camper van. I have redarc isolator and 50 amp andersen plug.Also have twin 80watt solar panels on roof of camper.
Can any one advise TIA
Don't see why not, if you are running 6 -7 hours a day and how run down they are? / how old the batteries too.
I ran a 40lt engle fridge for three months 24 x 7 on one 100amp battery charging through the car only on a round Australia trip in 08.
Jim
See www.redarc.com.au/handy-hints/-/new_vehicles_technology_can_affect_dual_battery_systems_charging_performanc/ for some more detail.
Dave