[Milsurplus] 12v -- 24v Vehicle Power

[Gary Pewitt]

The simplest way to go is to install a 24v generator or alternator and 
run two 12v batteries in series. Tap off between the batteries for 12v 
for lights, ignition, ect. When I had my 24v M-37 weapons carrier I 
easily ran any 12v gear that way. Worked just fine till I sold it for 
college money. Damn I wish I still had it. :'(
73 Gary N9ZSV



Robert Nickels wrote:
> J. Forster wrote:
>   
>> Wiring batteries in parallel is not a really great idea, unless you insert
>> some resistance in the circuit in the charging mode.
>>
>>   
>>     
> Hmmm....a lot of RVs, boats, etc that have auxiliary batteries to run 
> appliances, lighting, etc to avoid discharging the battery used for the 
> engine use a relay or diode "isolator" to put the aux battery in 
> parallel with the vehicle battery for charging.     I have one that uses 
> a simple relay, no resistance in series, and just replaced the deep 
> cycle aux battery after getting 10 years of use from it.
>
> 73, Bob W9RAN
>
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