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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Electrical => Topic started by: Rcf on February 27, 2021, 01:14:37 pm

Title: How Big?
Post by: Rcf on February 27, 2021, 01:14:37 pm

My '83 K30 has an electric-over-hydraulic dump bed and is set up to plow snow.  Thinking about adding a second battery.  Question is how much alternator would be necessary to keep both batteries charged?

Title: Re: How Big?
Post by: SilverMiner on February 27, 2021, 07:55:29 pm

Can you tell us why you believe a second battery is necessary? Has the dump bed and plow been working OK until now, or did you just upgrade to one or the other? Increasing alternator can often be a good solution for meeting increased electrical needs, but additional batteries often are just a temporary band-aid.

Title: Re: How Big?
Post by: VileZambonie on February 27, 2021, 08:15:42 pm

CS130 and dual batteries is a great option.

Title: Re: How Big?
Post by: Rcf on March 02, 2021, 01:37:44 pm

Thanks, Guys.  Appreciate it.