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Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 12:51

al

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hi all
just installed a battery in caravan. tug is a gq patrol with aux. bat. standard alternator . will this be able to recharge all 3 batteries and run a three way fridge while driving about six hours a day ? having a few beers with mates and the general consensus was that i may need a second alternator fitted or a bigger output alternator. what are your thoughts on it ?
have a nice day
al
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AnswerID: 371162   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 13:29

olcoolone replied:

Yes it will charge 3 batterys OK.

I would use a RanOx to charge the battery in the van and Tee of to the fridge before the RanOx with a relay that can be controlled from the RanOx to switch on the fridge when the vehicle is running.

The RanOx is a DC-DC 3 stage 25 amp battery charger that can also controll out board relays as for the fridge.

You don't want your fridge running on DC whilst you are mot driving.
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FollowupID: 638449   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 13:43

Member - Chris & Debbie (QLD) posted:

I would second the Ranox, they are a great bit of kit that works as advertised.
You will find they are a very helpfull mob, send an email and ask to be emailed the setup and operating instuctions.

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AnswerID: 371195   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 at 16:59

ABR - SIDEWINDER replied:

Hi Al

What type and size of battery did you fit ?

What size cables are fitted between the cars aux battery and the caravan battery ?

There are battery-to-battery chargers like the Ranox and our new 30A DC-DC 4 stage battery charger.

The most common way to charge the battery is heavy cable and plugs and a dedicated circuit for the fridge.

Have a look at the article section for more info on this.

Regards

Derek from ABR

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