D3 Alternator Capacity

[Drover]

Hey All,
Does anybody know the "Amp" output of the standard disco 3 alternator ?
I have just installed a second battery system, tow a camper with a battery system (charging via Anderson plug) and going to use a 12v(non factory)outlet in the rear for a fridge. Too much ???
Cheers

[Blknight.aus]

guarentee it'll be more than 85 amps..

depending on config fozzy runs

up to 4 batteries, 2 starters and 2 deep cycle
an engle (sometimes 2)
up to a 12 amp draw for the vehicle electrics (20ish at night)
a sine wave inverter intermittantly
a serious 12v compressor
work lights
laptop charger
phone charger

and only has a 35 amp alternator. mind you he also gets some help from about 5 amps worth of solar panel (in full config the trailer is on with the solar panel on that)


so no, I think your covered with the stock alternator but youd want to have a look at your charging system to make sure its configured correctly..

big red has 85 amps and also runs all of the above.

[rovercare]

guarentee it'll be more than 85 amps..

depending on config fozzy runs

up to 4 batteries, 2 starters and 2 deep cycle
an engle (sometimes 2)
up to a 12 amp draw for the vehicle electrics (20ish at night)
a sine wave inverter intermittantly
a serious 12v compressor
work lights
laptop charger
phone charger

and only has a 35 amp alternator. mind you he also gets some help from about 5 amps worth of solar panel (in full config the trailer is on with the solar panel on that)


so no, I think your covered with the stock alternator but youd want to have a look at your charging system to make sure its configured correctly..

big red has 85 amps and also runs all of the above.

Travelling with you must be a sloooooow process with all that cra........stuff on board and a 2.25 oiler to tow it:eek::D

[CaverD3]

Travelling with you must be a sloooooow process with all that cra........stuff on board and a 2.25 oiler to tow it:eek::D


D3 is 2.7 litres and more than capable of towing 3.5 tonne, wouldn't even notice all that crap.

Question just asked on disco3 about running two large capacity deepcycles in a van on top of an optima second battery.
Concensus was no problem, D3 will just switch off a few things if voltage drops and only then if the batteries are flat.

[rovercare]

D3 is 2.7 litres and more than capable of towing 3.5 tonne, wouldn't even notice all that crap.

Question just asked on disco3 about running two large capacity deepcycles in a van on top of an optima second battery.
Concensus was no problem, D3 will just switch off a few things if voltage drops and only then if the batteries are flat.

Was in reference to Dave and his series 3;)

[Blknight.aus]

can be but then so far my plan to live forever is going acording to plan so Ive got time to spare...

or would you prefer me to quote the young bull/old bull joke?

[rovercare]

can be but then so far my plan to live forever is going acording to plan so Ive got time to spare...

or would you prefer me to quote the young bull/old bull joke?

Nice plan:D

Why? we're both relatively young bulls;)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

dontcha just luv confidence,,,,
:Rolling:

[CaverD3]

From LR Manual:

TDV6, V8 and V6

Specifications

General Specification

Item Specification
Generator:
Make/Type Denso SC2
Output 90/150 amps @ 25º C
Voltage control By Power Control Module (PCM)
Voltage setpoint regulation Controlled by Engine Management System (EMS)