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  1. 10th April 2009, 09:17 AM #1
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    D3 Alternator Capacity

    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 ???
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by rovercare View Post
    Travelling with you must be a sloooooow process with all that cra........stuff on board and a 2.25 oiler to tow it

    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CaverD3 View Post
    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
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    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?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    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

    Why? we're both relatively young bulls
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    From LR Manual:

    TDV6, V8 and V6

    Specifications

    General Specification

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