Generator charging question

[sfedeli3]

Gary,

If you are coming to Q- we can troubleshoot the charging circuit
there. I replaced the *&%$#*% diode with a "battery link ACR" from
blue sea systems. All has been right with the world since then! Just
pull the diode or isolator out and put this little puppy in its place.
No voltage drop and adjustable make/break settings- Life is good!

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "hippieforever3"
wrote:
>
> I've looked at the charging system diagrams and if I interpret them
> correctly the way the generator battery gets charged is either from the
> alternator or the generator produces AC which than goes to the
> converter and this indirectly charges the generator battery.
>
> I never seem to be able to get a full charge on the generator battery
> either off the alternator or the converter. Unless I'm missing
> something the generator will always get charged to one diode drop less
> than the main battery bank. I think I see evidence of this when I hit
> the Aux. Battery switch and the dash voltage meter drops about one half
> volt.
>
> Does the charging voltage come into the generator compartment through
> the "mystery control box"? or go direct to the battery. What is in that
> box? Awful big for just a fuse holder and start switch.
>
> I know I can trace it all out but if someone happens to know, I can
> save getting a bad back stooping over for a few hours.
>
> Regards,
> GPSGary
> 1984FC35
>