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Battery and Alternator capacities

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Max100, Jan 20, 2016.

  1. Jan 20, 2016 at 3:31 AM
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    Max100

    Max100 [OP] Member

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    What are the capacities of the alternators and batteries in the 2016 TRD Off Road, standard and with tow package upgrade?

    The 2016 product spec sheet doesn't list any - and the 2015 specs only listed the alternator (130amps) in the towing package - no mention of the battery in 2015 either. Nothing in the 2016 Owner's Manual online.

    I am planning rig with additional electrical loads - fridge etc.

    Thanks for help.
     
  2. Jan 20, 2016 at 6:40 AM
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    mbarbay

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    charging system: (aka alternator):Untitled-2.jpg



    starting system (aka starter):

    Untitled-2.jpg Untitled.jpg
     
  3. Jan 20, 2016 at 6:48 AM
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    basically the alternator is 130A, and the starter is 1400W/12V=117A . as far as the battery goes, I am unsure. I have the tow pkg, so I can check later, but I will say (from having HIDs and stereo in my old car, if you plan on adding load to the battery, get an optima yellow top....it is a combination starter/deep-cycle battery (can both output alot of amps fast as well as hold a charge) and it is fantastic
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2016 at 4:12 AM
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    Max100

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    Thanks. That's really helpful.
     

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