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Now why would they go and make it more complicated?

Hopefully general disorder will come up with something. He’s our wizard and magically finds data unavailable to us mortals.

Sorry I have 1st gen and 2nd gen diagrams. Not your newest version. But most likely you’ll be making new connections because most likely your truck harness was built before your air conditioner.

So what's different about the 260 amp alternator that requires a different mount?

I’m starting to feel the larger dual voltage alternator as a my choice. Never been about money. For me I like to way all options fully understand each then decide. but which dual bolt alternator. I’ve seen the 200 amp humvee as another option.

would connecting the battery equalizer directly to the 12v battery cause problems with the alternator?

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So another thought. Can you leave the original 12v load wire connected to the LBCD and connect the 24-12 battery equalizer to the 12v battery terminal? This is my battery configuration.

Thanks Matt I think this question got overlooked. Here’s the question that I find difficult to answer. Why charge the same batteries with 24v and 12v? With the 4 batteries in series parallel I’ve actually charged all four batteries with a 12v charger and with a 24v charger at separate times...

Keeping on the simple side didn’t you have to do other things to keep the dash indicator lights working properly? Would love to see diagrams and part numbers of how you solved it.

You’re killing me with abbreviations without stating what they are! LOL!!!

Here’s the question that I find difficult to answer. Why charge the same batteries with 24v and 12v? With the 4 batteries in series parallel I’ve actually charged all four batteries with a 12v charger and with a 24v charger at separate times. Both methods have worked in a pinch. By the way...

Great information, so that makes it even simpler. I corrected my diagram. I’m liking this. Also if the 24v to 12v battery equalizer stops working it a quick reconnect and you’re back working again.

What’s the differences between the 100amp and the 260amp alternators? Why a new bracket?

I’ve read that if you removed the 12v from the 100 amp Niehoff alternator so you only have a 24v alternator that you can get the full rated amperage out of the 24v? If this is true, would the simplest solution be remove the 12v from the alternator and battery, connect a 24 to 12 equalizer to...

That was going to be my next question! Is the LBCD good or bad? Seems like it does way more than you think. Read into the patent claims.

Very valid point.

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“Paired with the 4 battery 240AH bank, it can easily be grossly overloaded. this equals premature alt failure and chronic battery under-charge, both ultimately fatal for both parts of this system.” That is typically caused by lake of use. Not design. Correct? Old dead batteries and expecting the...