From: Stu (stuinnh@comcast.net)
Date: Sun Apr 18 2004 - 07:10:58 PDT
I have used a 24v solargizer on mine for 2 years now. My truck only gets
used maybe once a month. I have never had a problem with weak or dead
batteries. I have Walmart batteries in mine.
"Stu"
Southern New Hampshire, USA
"Live Free Or Die"
Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc.
Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
Vehicles:
1967 M151A1 Jeep
1964 M416 1/4 Ton Trailer
1986 M1009 CUCV Blazer
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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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