Dual factory alternators or single??

[Fishnfool]

Order was just placed for a 2003 Silverado 2500HD and am waiting for dealer to find out if dual alternators are an option. I will only be towing a 6000lb boat and will be buying a cabover camper in future. Would duals be of any benefit to me or should I just go single and upgrade to 200 amp like mdrag did if it goes bad? It seems to me just another electrical device for gremlins to chew on. :confused:

[Joe Pool]

Fishnfool,

Just my $.02 -- go with the dual alternator option. It is a cheap price for what you get and it offers excellent idle charging capacity. There is also the consideration that you have an onboard back-up alternator and or longer service life on the units due to the fact that they split the load between them.

Also as a lot of the other members will tell you there is a certain "Cool" factor involved with a special option. tongue.gif

Joe

ps: if you look you will notice that mdrag has dual alternators :cool: