Weight distribution of '65-6 Chevy C10

[thelawdoc]

Jimmy, yep, got to keep the deep cycle charged if I want it for the next morning. I would not be using the truck's alternator for that one. The deep cycle will be recharged via solar and wind, and in a pinch, a generator. There is also a new mobile wind generator that mounts on the truck which I am likely going to spring for. Have heard good things about it. I do not like using an alternator to charge a deep cycle battery. I think it taxes the alternator wiring just too much. Unless something has really changed with alternators, I think I would let the alternator tend to the starter battery and constrain the charging of the deep cycle battery to the other methods. I prefer to use a Home Depot generator, if necessary, before my truck's alternator. As well, at both the Maine and Labrador properties, we will have a pretty ample battery bank. I am aware, though, that there are now "smart charger regulators" that are said to permit charging the truck's d.c. with the truck's alternator. I have not had time to check them out yet. I cannot go with just any new-fangled gadget. But redundency is a friend for those who live as I do. -Alden