Alternators: Your Questions Answered
Alternators play a crucial role in many camper van and RV electrical systems by charging the house batteries while you’re driving. When issues arise, it can be frustrating to figure out what’s wrong with this complex charging system.
To help answer common questions, we’ve written an Alternator FAQ with links to our relevant RoamRig guides and videos.
Visit the RoamRig Alternator FAQ
This FAQ is a great starting point if you’re asking questions like:
- What is alternator charging and how does it work?
- How do I know if my alternator is working?
- What do I do if the alternator isn’t charging the house batteries?
- How do I find a qualified technician for troubleshooting or installation?
- What alternator solutions does RoamRig recommend?
If you already have a RoamRig upgrade and suspect your alternator is not working, please contact us! RoamRig will only cover warranty claims and professional diagnosis if we’ve already gone through basic debugging steps with you to help confirm the issue.
For anyone looking for a solid first step in understanding alternator charging and diagnosing common problems, our FAQ is a helpful introduction.