To answer your question, NO, it would not hurt your van, car or semi. You can install a 60, 90, 100, 150 or the kind they install on ambulances 200 amps. Actually they are the same size and use and used different stators. The voltage is regulated within the system, no matter what size you use. A second battery can be used as back up for emergencies, especially when you are driving by yourself. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/29/2009 8:30:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, whe...@cvn.net writes:
i have a ford e-150 van. year 2000. with only 40,000 miles would it hurt my electronics to put a larger alternator on? I know a girl that has 2 vans for sale. an older and newer van. she lives in Three Springs, PA anybody looking for a van? thanks to everbody who replied, Derrick W ----- Original Message ----- From: _John S._ (mailto:alcibiat...@yahoo.com) To: _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Optima batteries are not gel batteries. They are AGM, or advanced glass mat. They are maintenance free and vibration resistant. Gel batteries have serious limitations and notoriously poor performance. Optima has a great battery but it won't be much help if your system draw is 90 amps and your alternator only puts out 60 amps. In this situation your battery must supply the needed amperage and is probably not getting a sufficient recharge. If you know a decent Chrysler mechanic/dealership you can have them check to see if your electrical system is able to handle the draw from your accessories. If not, you may simply need a more powerful alternator. Many standard alternators only put out 60 amps. It is not difficult to change to a 110 or 120 amp unit that comes on trucks that power refrigeration units or lighting systems. Your problem could be as simple as a voltage regulator malfunction. Best wishes, john ____________________________________ From: "wheelch...@aol.com" <wheelch...@aol.com> To: whe...@cvn.net; r.pra...@sbcglobal.net; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thu, November 26, 2009 4:33:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery The extra battery with cables and auto switching is less then 2000 by the dealer. You could have a knowledged friend do it much cheaper. Regarding the EMC system updates, yes it can be expensive but depending on how many miles you log each year you might want to save some of those pennies for the future. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/26/2009 11:54:58 A.M. Central Standard Time, whe...@cvn.net writes: i cannot afford the $10,000 to get it updated. OVR helped to buy but they do not maintain or update. which i did not know how much this was going to be when it was installed. EMC has a monoply and my dealer charges $180/hr for EMC repair. I was charged $500 for a used tri-pin this summer. I even had to use parts from my old tri-pin. highway robbery-imho........ i have to travel over 2.5 hours just to get to nearest dealer. ----- Original Message ----- From: _wheelch...@aol.com_ (mailto:wheelch...@aol.com) To: _whe...@cvn.net_ (mailto:whe...@cvn.net) ; _r.pra...@sbcglobal.net_ (mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net) ; _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery EMC systems must be updated every 2-3 years with the controls going back to Louisania for upgrades and repairs. When was the last time you did that? Best Wishes In a message dated 11/26/2009 10:16:13 A.M. Central Standard Time, _whe...@cvn.net_ (mailto:whe...@cvn.net) writes: I cannot open the doors or use the lift while van is running-safety feature. i've read that the optima is a good battery. i was thinking the yellow top. not sure what is different then the red top. over 50% of the time when I replace the battery, it blows my EMC DIGI-TONE. dealer does not know why it happens. the guy who wired it up is retired. ----- Original Message ----- From: _RONALD L PRACHT_ (mailto:r.pra...@sbcglobal.net) To: _Derrick_ (mailto:whe...@cvn.net) ; _quad-l...@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Hey, Ive got a gmc safari wheelchair van that has power doors, lift and a six way power transfer seat. Ive owned the van for 5 yrs and have been through 5 batterys. I was sucking so much power out of the battery that is boiled the battery acid over the top of the battery onto the driveway, lol. I just put in a optima gel red top battery in my van. Im hoping I will get better service out of it than the acid ones. I will tell you that the key is starting the van (if possible) before you run all the power accessories. When the van is running you can run anything you want because the power draw is put on the alternator. Using the power options with the engine off is what kills the battery. Replacing the battery every year is a piece of cake though unless you own a Dodge then you have to disassemble half the van to get the battery out. Most batterys have a 3 yr warranty.....when you use your warranty dont explain to much or they might void the warranty. ron c7 --- On Wed, 11/25/09, Derrick <whe...@cvn.net> wrote: From: Derrick <whe...@cvn.net> Subject: [QUAD-L] van battery To: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 7:40 PM The PA cold weather killed my van battery today. Luckily I could still get out of the van I'm tired of replacing the van battery(3rd Napa battery in 18 months).I get a new 1 every time but I want to get a battery that lasts. With all the EMC equipment, van lift, I need a great battery. What kind of battery do you recommend? I've been looking at Exide and Diehard. And at AGM "absorbed glass mat lead-acid chemistry" battery types.Anyone try this type of battery? Thanks, Derrick W
