[T2] Run engine on idle to charge batteries

[Daniel Martinelli]

Dear Martin

Thanks for your suggestions. I actually do have a small PV charger to keep
my starter battery nicely filled, if the bus is not used for a while, which
really works well.
Sure I could install solar panels on my poptop or get a generator. Having
already three batteries :) I think I am well equipped in that department.

But, I would really like to know if running the engine on idle for a couple
of hours would do any damage to it.

Cheers

Daniel


On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Martin Mikush <martinmikush at gmail.com>wrote:

> You can use a simple solar charger instead :
> http://dx.com/p/12v-85ma-solar-power-car-battery-recharging-panel-8506
> there are many of these under 50 $ , adding second battery is a must for
> camping .
>
> Cheers
>
> Martin M
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 1:33 PM, Daniel Martinelli
> <daniel.martinelli at gmx.ch>wrote:
>
> > Dear all
> >
> > I have quite a view electric appliances in my bus. So if I go camping
> (off
> > campgrounds)  I sometimes run low on battery power. Now if I would run my
> > engine on idle for a couple of hours (I have a T2ab with an alternator),
> > could I top up my batteries or could this be a problem for the engine
> (wear
> > of the bearings or other issues)?
> >
> > What do you think?
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > Daniel <daniel.martinelli at gmx.ch>
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