B2B - can you get 60 amps alternator output

[camp123]

Hi,
Anyone able to get 60a+ outputs from alternator to b2b charger on mk8 ford transit?

 

[nicholsong]

Call Sterling or Victron to get the real answers.

 

[jongood]

There s probably the option of a larger alternator. Things like Ambulances have them

 

[Jamesh]

I can find out once I get home after the weekend. As I don't have my multimeter with me.

Mine is the dual battery model so I guess has a larger alternator.

 

[Lenny HB]

You need to find the part number on the alternator and check the spec.
A 60 amp B2B will be fine on a 160 amp alternator but will probably burn out a 90 amp one.

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[camp123]

You need to find the part number on the alternator and check the spec.
A 60 amp B2B will be fine on a 160 amp alternator but will probably burn out a 90 amp one.

The issue with the smart alternator, as far as I can see vehicle bms asking alternator maximum 50a (usually less) at any time. Perhaps there is some sort of protection for starter battery...

 

[Bessy765]

Burstner 2019 2.3 150 auto. Cruising at 55 mph. 845 w from alternator, 416 w from solar

 

[eddie]

Hi,
Anyone able to get 60a+ outputs from alternator to b2b charger on mk8 ford transit?

Depends on the size of the alternator

My camper is on a Ford E450 chassis and has a 220amp alternator and I easily pull 100amps plus on using a 120amp Buck boost DC-DC charger

 

[Bessy765]

Forgot to add we were running the Dometic roof air-con at the time of the readings posted.