got my van last night

Post by **peasant** » 20 Jan 2008, 18:57

Because as an ex army van it would have had some energy zapping radio equipment.

The second alternator would charge an extra set of batteries just for that.

Post by **Sir Chad** » 20 Jan 2008, 19:52

it's easy to make the lights excellent, get yourself some RHD lamps then fit relays and superbright H4s, look in the WIKI under electrics, if you follow the 1st link you'll even find wiring diagrams.

Post by **jamesc76** » 20 Jan 2008, 22:34

if the german army are like us brits the other altornator would be fitted to charge the radio batterys that used to be fitted in the rear, they will be a lot higher amp rating so could be good for a split charge sytem but i would fid out the output of the second alternator!!

Post by **peasant** » 20 Jan 2008, 22:36

usually it's 24V

Post by **spike72** » 21 Jan 2008, 13:41

so how easy would it be to add a lesire battery off of the second alternator
there is a big adaptor that would plug in to radio equip under rear van seat could i splice in to that also in dash there is a volt meter built into van

Post by **peasant** » 21 Jan 2008, 13:53

Best check first what you actually have and haven't got.

Some of these exarmy vans stand around in depots for a while before they finally get sold off. Maintenance people would often help themselves to bits and pieces.

Originally there would have been a 24V alternator and battery system complete with all the wiring.

In my case everything was ripped out and the 24V alternator replaced with a non-working 12V one (including botched bracket for it) which now is good for nothing other than keeping the fan belt taut.

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 26 Jan 2008, 20:49

peasant wrote:Best check first what you actually have and haven't got.

Some of these exarmy vans stand around in depots for a while before they finally get sold off. Maintenance people would often help themselves to bits and pieces.

Originally there would have been a 24V alternator and battery system complete with all the wiring.

In my case everything was ripped out and the 24V alternator replaced with a non-working 12V one (including botched bracket for it) which now is good for nothing other than keeping the fan belt taut.

Excellent sensible advice this.