[T2] Run engine on idle to charge batteries

[Sami Dakhlia]

I'm actually wondering if it would not make sense to run at sustained
rpm, maybe 1500 or 2000 rpm, charging perhaps being both faster and
more energy efficient?

On 2 oct. 2013, at 13:19, Daniel Martinelli <daniel.martinelli at gmx.ch> wrote:

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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