“Under hood generator”
We are shopping for a good used Class B van camper. A number of them are being offered with what they call an “under the hood generator”, which I take to mean a second, larger alternator to provide A...
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bmwbob wrote:You're trying to equate the UHG to a standard genny. Doesn't work that way. It charges a battery bank, and that's what you live off. It is true that if you need long hours of a/c, the current demands are beyond the capabilities.
So, how many watts was the UHG good for? I’ve not seen one over 600 watts, and that’s well below the 2800:watts of the usual class B rig generator.
Did it have an electric clutch like the one on the AC compressor so that if only drew power from the engine when needed?
Bob
The UHG turns when the engine is on. No clutch. I doubt that during the life of the rig you would see significant cost due to increased fuel use.
It's all about getting the right rig for its intended use.
