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7. Using a DC-DC charger should eliminate any issues with your alternator overheating. But your 50DN alternator probably would handle the charge rate. Overheating alternators doesn't seem to be as big an issue as it used to be. Perhaps the BMS internally limits charge rates? I guess it depends on which batteries you buy.
10. Again the BMS should limit how many amps your batteries would put out.