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mpg_numbers_guy · 11-04-2019, 02:11 PM

Why not just ditch the alternator and get a decent capacity lithium deep cycle battery? Batteryhookup.com has a good selection.

Then deduct the cost of a new alternator from the cost of the battery.

11-04-2019, 02:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
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