Club 80-90 Forums

Yes, solar works well here. :) I already have one 80w solar panel and may be expanding it as well. It does not really charge up that fast and I do get into situations with heavy usage with short recharging time, so having a fast charger like the Sterling would just seem to be the ideal set up. WOW, ...

jed, that is exactly why I am looking at the unit. We don't tend to get sub-zero weather here in sunny Queensland though! It's more like 40C! LOL

What sizes are the unit and your alterntor?

Great stuff! Please keep the comments coming in.

james: just wondering when you said they go through the alternators faster when used heavily, is it like disastrously faster? As an estimate do you think they shorten the alternator's lifespan by say, up to 50%?

Thankyou for the inputs, guys! jamesc: I am hoping to be able to wild camp a lot plus using the van as a mobile power bank for working in remote areas, so wanting to install large battery bank and as efficient an alternator charger as possible so I do not have to drive for a long time just for the s...

Hi all! I have been thinking about getting one of the Sterling Alternator to Battery charger(AB12130(130amp) for my 90amp alternator charging an >200ah auxiliary battery). However I have been advised by some that it may have the tendency to overload the alternator and cause a burnout, even though th...