Regulator/Alternator Update for 3rd Gen Revels
Regulator/Alternator Update for 3rd Gen Revels
Please note: this product is currently sold out.
The stock programming on the 3rd Generation Revel Balmar regulator can introduce some issues that can cause charging trouble.
If you are experiencing these issues, our update can fix it:
- Inconsistent Charging: If your van charges aggressively for a short while and then suddenly halts or reduces the charging rate, requiring a restart to resume charging, our update will correct that.
- Temperature-related Charging Issues: Our update also assists with charging difficulties in hot weather. This is particularly useful if your battery's temperature, as indicated by the Lithionics app, is within the safe charging range (are the numbers not red?), but charging problems persist.
However, it's important to note that the regulator update will NOT solve these issues:
- There's no charge at any given time.
- The regulator doesn't activate when the engine is running.
- The indicated voltage (CV) is significantly lower than the actual battery voltage.
Please keep in mind this regulator reprogramming modification is intended to improve the repeatability and predictability of charging behavior in an otherwise healthy system.
These kits are ALSO available with a 250A alternator and heavy duty Litens pulley. The Alternator is much more durable than the stock 170A alternator installed by Winnebago. It includes a custom, only available to RoamRig Litens pulley. This pulley solves many of the dynamic behavior issues (noise, rattles, etc) that people have seen with other pulleys. When using this alternator, you must have custom regulator programming to decrease alternator output below 250A to ensure that your single 320ah battery and 250A system breaker remain happy.
We offer a variety of options with this product.
1. Regulator Update Only - We'll send you a box and a prepaid shipping label to send us your regulator. We'll program the regulator for you and send it back
2. Regulator Update + 250A Alternator. This alternator has been configured for your reprogrammed regulator. Additionally, we configure the alternator to run at decreased output in order to further enhance the reliability of the system since it will run cooler and with less stress to the parts.
Expedited shipping can be added for an additional $75.00.
See the Installation Instructions.
Here are Instructions for Swapping Out the Alternator.
How do I tell what generation Revel I have?
Additional Information
Additional Information
If 250A Alternator option is selected:
Balmar alternators produce well over 100A at idle with an appropriately sized battery bank and 250A at cruise speed. The competition claims their alternator produces 280A at cruise speed, but their alternator is just a rebranded 220A GM alternator that only produces 280A when cold and quickly loses output when warm due to increased internal resistance and other inefficiencies.
Kit Contents
Kit Contents
• Shipping Box and Return Label
If 250A Alternator option added:
• 1x Balmar alternator (250A for 12V systems)
If new regulator option added:
• 1x Balmar Max Charge MC-618 regulator