Installing Extra batteries in a KW W900?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Hanadarko, Jan 16, 2011.

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  1. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    lilillill, Jan 23, 2011
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    Dude I think when it's 116 degrees out that's just hot no matter what color the truck is
     
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    This will definitely work however it will put an extra strain on your alternator. And alternator is only made to maintain a battery not charge a battery
     
    Chipperrr, Sep 24, 2019
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    A trickle charger is designed to maintain a battery.

    A 150 amp alternator is most definitly designed to charge a battery/S
     
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    What kinda batterys did they make in 2011:)
     
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