Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
From what i seen from a video Mr Sterling done he said it was pointless buying too big of an B2B charger as your alternator would not be proving enough juice to use of the B2B's potential and you would be wasting money , mind you at about £280 - 300 for a 60 amp version i don't think ill be getting anything bigger than thatI don't remember having to be worried about the amperage of my alternator when I fitted my B2B charger. I just fitted it but it hasn't been used in anger yet. Mine's an X250 3 litre and if the alternator needs to be replaced in due course I'll get the most powerful that will fit.
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
nope only started to look into B2B charger tonight when i started to do some research into what battery charger to buyThe part number should be stamped on the alternator, may take a bit of finding but easy to find the spec once you have it. Have you rung or emailed Swift or asked on their forum?
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
I would expect its nearer to 150amps.if my alternator was was something like 70 amp
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
Thanks but it never worked , is that not just for cars ?
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
Thanks but it never worked , is that not just for cars ?
The solar panels would go in 1st as well at the battery upgrade , the B2b charger would be added then if needed , but at the very least the "factory fitted" charger would need changed.Why fit a b2b charger if you are going to fit solar. The panel will charge both batteries and should the chassis battery drop just c/o on the panel to run off the cab battery. Works for me.
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
Maybe because its only 10A and atm im planning on going from 1 battery to 4 batteries to be self sufficient as much as possible.Why does the charger need changed?
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
Weight is something else i have to look at.We are pretty much self sufficient on only one battery and a 100w panel, though not in the winter when we are only good for two or three days. I did look at an extra battery but the location and extra weight were problematic.
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
Good to hear about you experience with your sterling B2B , what amperage / model do you have ?Our Bolero is same layout. Sterling B2B was first thing we added, then an extra battery (fitted in a new battery box under the offside bench). That proved good for around 6 days so eventually we fitted a 100w solar and find we're now totally self-sufficient. Also fitted a battery mate to keep the vehicle battery topped up when static. With this setup you shouldn't need to worry about the vehicles own battery charger, 10amps ought to be perfectly adequate.
As regards the alternator, when ours failed (nothing to do with B2B) the garage wouldn't order a replacement until they'd identified the unit actually fitted as there 3 different alternatives.
Subscribers do not see these advertisements
Not all year it won'tThis will give you 20A to either of your battery's with 250W of solar panels.
Broken Link Removed
View attachment 115357
I would say our travels should be 1-2 days max stay at one place , hey that why we have wheelsNot all year it won't
Nothing wrong with a b2b and essential in my view and the 60 amp IP68 unit is so small and quiet.
View attachment 115359 View attachment 115360
Andy when you say your set up , i take it you were meaning just your inverter ?My present set up (I was going to say current ) Best price is about £299 delivered
View attachment 115363
Subscribers do not see these advertisements