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Old 01-24-2024, 08:04 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by Foldbak View Post
Yes it does. Your batteries should have a low temp cutoff, meaning that they will stop charging at a set temp..


Question for Lynwod and Daryles. Should I be concerned about damaging my Alternator. I guess I could disable the charging through the BMS.


I was just reading the GMC forum on this subject. There's a 30 amp fuse that will prevent the alternator from overcharging. I've been pulling this rig with lithium for almost a year. No problems.
Tony if you are only truck charging your batteries via your seven way umbilical, then current trucks can only charge at a max of about 7 amps when connected.
With that said, since LiFePo4 batteries can indeed readily accept a very high charge rate, several of us are running DC to DC chargers to supply higher charge rate safely while also protecting our alternators. Daryles has a very good write write up on this. I charge my batteries at 40 amps when traveling.


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