Perry Paul

Ok that makes sense. Thank you 

Hi Van,

You asked what rig I have, it’s a 99 Monaco Executive with the 10k genny and M11 engine. No slides

Looking at your pix, is the lambert charger green and looks like a smaller SSI? 

I don’t think I have a BIRD or IRD that I can find so I should be good. 

Thanks again! 
Perry

Thanks for the clear explanation on how the MR-ACR works. Makes perfect sence. I have ordered the ML-ACR so I’ll probably install it next week.
 

I’m not sure where to look to see if I have a BIRD or IRD. I don’t see any other electronics near magnum inverter/ charger or in the engine compartment other than a surge protector. Would they be any where else? 

I’m so glad to found your post. I would have picked up another SSI since this one quit again within two years and maybe wrecked another alternator. 
 

Thanks again Van! So appreciated 
 

Van,

Great post! I am fairly new to all of this but I have had to figure a few things out so I'm not completely green. I am one who had the change the Duvac alt a few years ago! I also changed the large Isolator a year ago and I am faced with changing it again even tho I went with one rated at slightly higher amps than what I had. I'm not sure why there are two but the small one still works.

Needless too say, I want to save the alternator and I don't want to keep replacing the SSI so your post is exactly what I needed to see, especially because its a more efficient charge for the batteries from what I'm reading. That said, I am not familiar with the BIRD, IRD, Big boy, or the Lambert charger or where they are or if I even have them. Does your picture show any of those components or would I be removing them at this time? I have a Magnum inverter/charger which is all I know for sure.  

To do what you did in the pictures you provided, is seems simple enough to follow your wiring or should I study mine further to understand what all I have? I also see the ML-ACR has control wires...  are they defined in the installation instructions?

 Van, did you also replace the BIRD and IRD with the ML-ACR?

I apologize for all the questions. I am just afraid to get far into this and not come out the other end with it not working. I am an experienced mechanic so I think I know when to jump in and when not to but I would really appreciate anything you can help with!

Thanks again for posting!

Perry

P.S. I can download pictures of what I have if necessary although it is very similar to what you have since mine is just a year older Monaco.