[Vwdiesel] heavy-duty alternator for on-board genset ??

[Val Christian]

Rolf,

If you do a google search on VW Rabbit Diesel EV Pusher.  The EV pusher
has a large generator on it, like you describe, to charge the host
vehicle, which it pushes (via a trailer hitch).

I see oversized altenators as problematic, with  a requirement
for higher power/torque belts, etc.  There's also the issue of 
speed/power regulation, which might be less of an issue with a 
TDI.

You're probably looking at inverters, for the kind of power I think
you might generate.  Not a big problem, as inverters are a commodity
item these days, in all levels of market.  (Assuming 120V 60Hz)

Good luck,

Val


> hey all
> I'm wondering if anybody makes an alternator that operates in 2 modes -
> standard output for regular driving, and high output for off-the-road 
> high-idle power generation
> anyone ever heard of such a thing?
> ideally, it would be small enough to fit where my factory alternator 
> goes (there's a good amount of extra room there - it could be quite a 
> bit larger than stock alt) and have some kind of internal mechanism 
> that would engage the heavy coils - clunk - maybe solenoid-actuated 
> like a starter, but preferably electrical so it could be a switch on 
> the dash...
> if no, is anybody generating power on-board using anything other than 
> the stock alternator?
> thanks for anything anyone can tell me
> 
> Rolf
> Veggie Eurovan Still Away-From-Home In-a-Driveway Waiting for Cylinder 
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