What’s cool is it’s a combo Solar Charge Controller and DC to DC Vehicle Alternator Charger. This thing wasn’t out yet when we designed our electrical system in 2018. We’re excited by the new DCC50S Charge Controller MPPT from Renogy. But you do need to be near an outlet (no boondocking). Shore Power: Plug in to an outlet to charge your batteries! No sun or driving necessary.Depending where you are for the winter, they might happen a lot. Solar panels are trying to generate energy all day, while the alternator only works when the engine is on. Compared to solar panels, it’s pretty limited. A 15-minute drive isn’t going to be much energy. Alternator:The vehicle needs to be running for quite a while to get a meaningful charge from the alternator.You will also need to consider all the potential issues with the three main charging options: A budget setup for off-grid electricity could be just a battery to battery charger and a 12V battery. If you drive a lot and don’t consume a lot of electricity. Depending on your usage, you might actually be able to skip solar panels altogether.If you solar panels can’t keep up with your demand, the alternator can make up the slack. Simply, for battery health you want to charge your battery to 100%. Alternator charging can increase the lifespan of your battery.You’re going to have a charge controller anyways, and the combo devices are only a bit more expensive. If you’re designing a new electrical system, we definitely recommend charging from the alternator. Combination charge controller & alternator chargers (like the Renogy one we recommend here) are now available. There’s some newer products that make this whole thing a lot easier.How do you live your life on the road? The benefit of alternator charging is directly proportional to the time spent driving.
There are two types of devices we’re looking at: isolators and DC to DC aka Battery to Battery chargers. The engine cranks a wheel on the alternator and generates energy. The mechanics are similar to energy generated by water falling over a hydroelectric dam and spinning wheels along the way. The alternator used to be called a generator, and it works in the same way. That energy is then passed into our house batteries. A battery-to-battery charger prompts the alternator to generate more energy.
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