[T2] Run engine on idle to charge batteries

[John Garland]

I personally mounted 2x100w solar panels on my luggage rack to charge my
batteries when I am not moving.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/v/1081978_10153097710680043_1456144695_n.jpg?oh=f3067581e418d1dd4bcc86472071d1fc&oe=524E827F

I used this video as the inspiration for the mounting design.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPW15ZPnhG4

-John


On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 6:33 AM, 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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