My XP manual says the plug in cigar lighter style plug is rated at 20 amps.Is this temporary 20 amp draw? Also what are you guys running plugged into the port?

 

the only thing i ever have run in there is a tire pump and a portable spot light. but you could use anything you need 12v for, cell charger, gps charger....

It may be rated for 20 amp draw but you dont want to be running a 20 amp accessory for very long. Most stators wont put out more then 400 peak watts (much lower at idle). 13.8volts (engine running)*20 amps is nearly 280 watts. doesnt leave much overhead room for other systems.

 

Stock XP rates output 500 peak or somewhere near this Im thinking of heated jacket,gloves possible full suit. I will be close to maxing out the alternator if Im riding at night so I think I will have to use direct wiring to the battery instead of going from the adaptor. Anyone here do this yet?

 

500 watt sounds right at least the 800's put out that much. for sure you would want to keep track of used wattage for items hooked into and using as you stated you could easily be drawing way too much. can't remember for sure, but was thinking there is a fuse on the acess. plug as well. pretty sure i blew that fuse once, but can't remember why? imo

 

Even if you connect right to the battery......The output charging system will be working very hard to keep the battery fully charged(if it can keep up at all).......I would strap a second DEEP cycle battery to the rack and plug your full suit in there if your riding all day under cold conditions...........I just use the Hot packs(hands and feet) ....they last for up to 8 hours..IMO.......Caper..........

 

Reason for me to direct wire to battery is I do not think the OEM adapter will handle continuous draw of the gerbings full suit which will be around 15.0 amps. At idle checking with DVM 13.80 then I turn on all three head lights, hand warmers,recheck with DVM 14-0 at idle rev engine 14-5. Plug in full suit at idle and everything I can turn on even honking horn the voltage stayed the same. The only reason IMO to have two batteries is to run a winch this will surely pull your OEM battery down plus raise hell with the stator if you exceed to duty cycle of the winch. I did the math amps times volts leaves me plenty of room to run full suit three headlights hand warmers tail lights engine ECM plus honking the horn on my XP.

 

I just use it for a electric air mattress pump on fishing trips.

 

I have ridden in very cold temps and never gotten real cold. Proper gear and heated grips are key. I don't have a windshield, but that would help tremendously also.

I know of one guy who had the full symtec system (hand and thumb warmer, heated seat, and a heated shield) and it ran just fine, even on the older sportsmans.

In your scenario.......I would imagine you will unplug your suit to get off and use the winch. Maybe with some thinking ahead, you'd be fine with what you want to do.

I have heated grips and thumb, plus run all headlights and GPS in the socket. No problems on any of my machines I have had.

You could carry a few more spare fuses for the fuse block under the seat. I believe there is only one spare in it stock.

 

Good luck with the math....I can't see a full time draw of 15 amps on these battery/charging systems holding up the battery voltage over a period of time.........Caper.....

 

Ok three phase alternator rated 32 amps We have a 30 amp hour battery 50 watts per headlight 3x50=150 watts plus running lights 15 watts plus engine electronics 50 watts (guessing) fan 50 watts honking horn 7 watts so lets average watts 275w I still have 200w in reserve. 32a times 14.8v = 475w.Polaris rates peak watts at 575 in the manuel Gerbing heated clothes estimates I need 300 watts for a full suit which include jacket,gloves,insoles,pants plus a controller to reduce voltage because it gets to hot(I found this out when I took a short cut) so 575-275=300 watts. I have to say I should have enough(plus the controller should reduce my watts too) if I do not have bright light on and horn on