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Old 06-30-2017, 11:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Jenn348 View Post
Next, I'm looking into setting up a system where the alternator is electrically disabled until it hits a certain voltage. I'd add flexible solar panels to keep above that voltage as much as possible, but still have an alternator that can keep it going at night and under heavier electrical loads. I'm not quite sure what voltage to cut off at and what to use to accomplish that.
Chances are your car already has a 'smart' alternator, so there's no need to mod it, it already does that. Charging off the mains may give you a good efficiency boost (works great on my Fiat & Renault).
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