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too much load?

im not having any problems with anything dimming or anything like that, but i was wondering if if im running on the ragged edge or not regarding my alternator. this is the stuff running on it right now.

1500w mono amp
small mini fridge
cb
sirius sat radio
55w hellas
GPS soon


is it too much you think?
 
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Thats quite a bit, my buddy just ran a 1000W amp for 2 subs on his ranger and he blew his alternator, but it was like a 85
 
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Stock '93+ alternator is 95A.

I would say that unless you have the 130A option alternator, I would upgrade to atleast a 150A alternator.

Are you running all that at the same time?
 
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i run the amp,lights and sat radio at the same time when im wheeling. the cb stays off. the fridge is rarely in there
 
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Don't worry about it then; even the 95A will keep up.
 
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