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**Standard alternators** are the simplest model like the 14.0v model in the example above. | **Standard alternators** are the simplest model like the 14.0v model in the example above. | ||
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* a normal regulator physically mounted elsewhere | * a normal regulator physically mounted elsewhere | ||
- | * the vehicle' | + | * the vehicle' |
- | * an aftermarket regulator, like Balmar | + | * an aftermarket regulator, like Balmar |
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+ | **Smart alternators** are designed to support fuel mileage efforts. | ||
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+ | **Heavy duty / high output alternators** - any of the above alternators can be build in heavy duty configuration, | ||
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+ | * higher current rating | ||
+ | * increased internal cooling (ie, more or better fans) | ||
+ | * ability to make more power in idling scenarios, which is useful for police vehicles, ambulances, and other vehicles that need to idle for long periods of time. | ||
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+ | HD alternators for any particular vehicle are typically bolt-in with no modifications required. | ||
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+ | ===== DUVAC ===== | ||
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+ | Some older Class A and C RVs came with DUVAC (DUal Voltage Alternator Control)((https:// | ||
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+ | > This Duvac system that Leese Neville came up with was a completely integrated dual battery/ | ||
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+ | > ...the primary reason for DUVAC is to allow the alternator to " | ||
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+ | {As far as I can tell this was a workaround from when many isolators were diode-based so the alternator could not " | ||
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- | **Smart alternators** | ||
- | **Heavy duty / high output alternators** | ||