Thread: TD5 twin alternator mount.

You could put that where the ACE isn't. But why?

Well I fitted 2 alternators to my RRC 3.9 with the original alternator running the car as normal, and the second running the house battery completely separately .
In Kakadu, the regulator failed on my car alternator , and it was a simple job to rewire to run on the second and that enabled me to get to Darwin and parts with no wait.


I had a spare alternator and it was a case of "I reckon that would fit above the aircon compressor"
With only the house battery running off it, the battery charged much quicker. AFAIR , I also wired the spots through it so that the current draw was equalized.
It worked very well.
I currently have a spare alternator, but nowhere to put it! LOL.
Regards Philip A

The top Rad hose sits on top pf the alternator so that is a wear point from rubbing, I notice in one pic there are 2 rubber rings used to try and prevent rubbing, but the hose looks kike it is still sitting on top.
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Wouldn't fitting an alternator with more output be a better option than mucking about adding a second alternator.
The standard alternator puts out 120A.

Originally Posted by trout1105

Wouldn't fitting an alternator with more output be a better option than mucking about adding a second alternator.

Is there a higher output option available?

Originally Posted by twr7cx

Is there a higher output option available?

I think the D4 alternators put out 180 amps so there are obviously more powerful alternators than the standard D2 unit available
I can run 2x fridges ( one as a freezer at -15c) and all my lights spotlights and lightbar and the standard 120 amp alternator has No problem keeping up.