From: Ed Kirkley (mojoedd@bellsouth.net)
Date: Sun Apr 18 2004 - 07:57:36 PDT
Hi Kenny,
I've used two Solargizers on my M-1009 since I've had it. It's an almost
daily driver and so far, (knock on wood), that's one area that I haven't had
any problems with. The solargizers are GREAT! I also use them on my wife's
car and my car, I highly recommend them!
Regards,
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: <Recovry4x4@aol.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 09:52
Subject: [MV] CUCV Charging tips ?
> Greetings gang. I won't say that the CUCV charging system is weird but it
> sure is unique. From what I can see is that Gen 1 (left) supplies 12V for
the
> truck and also charges Batt 1 (front). It also applies 12V to the negative
side
> of Gen 2 (right) which in turn adds 12 more volts upping its ouput to 24
volts.
> This then charges both batteries in their series configuration. I don't
know
> if there is a balance issue in charging here or not. I'm far from an
> electrical engineer, very far! What is the best way to maintain this
system? Once my
> M1009 is done it will be driven frequently. Should I be adding a
Solargizer
> on this truck? I have 2 solargizers but as far as my M275A2, I've never
> installed it. This truck gets driven at least 4 days a week. With the
unique CUCV
> system I'm wondering if the Solargizer might be a necessity.
> I welcome any opinions however I won't convert it to 12V.
> Thanks,
> Kenny
>
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