Nations Alternator with Wakespeed WS500 Pro Regulator (12-Volt)
$818.95Original price was: $818.95.$749.00Current price is: $749.00.
If you’re looking for a reliable way to rapidly charge your batteries, a dedicated secondary alternator is a great option. This is for a 12-volt power system. We also sell a 48-volt version.
Price determined by vehicle (see choices below).
Scroll down to the description below to see what’s included.
You can read about all the benefits of a secondary alternator power system in this blog post. We also sell this kit in a more complete bundle Victron batteries and other components.
Includes the advanced Wakespeed WS500 Pro charging regulator and the Van Wiring Harness (WSPH-VAN). It will ship pre-configured for your particular batteries (if they are “officially compatible) with the Wakespeed, based on the information provided below when ordering. Please see the details and a list of qualified batteries below.
This kit is for 12 volt power systems. Please contact us if you need a 24 or 48 volt option.
Dual alternator mounting bracket matched to the vehicle you choose.
High current charging alternator. Most kits include a 280 amp alternator. If you have a Ford Transit van (2020 or newer with the 3.5L Ecoboost engine), that kit includes an even higher capacity, large case Denso Hairpin 300 Amp XM alternator rated for 300 amps. If you order the “Transit w/ Factory Dual Alternators” option, you’ll need to take the vehicle to a Ford dealership with an FDRS Scan Tool so that they can change the van’s configuration from “dual alternator” to “single alternator” mode.
Wakespeed WS500 Pro regulator (with Bluetooth) pre-programmed for approved/qualified batteries (see list above). If you choose “other” in the battery choice, the Wakespeed will not be pre-configured.
Wakespeed positive “van harness”. Please contact us if you need a different harness prior to ordering!
OEM GM idler pulley for the best serpentine belt life. Note, some competing companies use alternator bearings which can cause extreme heat and destroy serpentine belts.
Gates Green Stripe serpentine belt. Note: if you purchase the N62 bracket kits for the 2.0L engine be advised that you will also need to source the belt from Mercedes (part number A000 993 5800). Mercedes is now requiring a VIN number for these purchases so we can no longer include them in the kits.
A quick note on Mercedes Sprinter N62 bracket: The general consensus (Nations, our installers, reports from the internet) is that the 3-belt system that is used by Nations in their kits for Sprinters without the N62 “factory secondary alternator bracket” are better than the N62 version. In fact, we’ve heard of reports from Nations that some people who paid at the dealership for the N62 bracket have taken it off in favor of the 3-belt option.
ALL mounting hardware needed to install the bracket and alternator to the vehicle.
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