Powering trailer with an alternator
This is something that's been kicking around in my head. I've been researching alternators and i've seen 2 that have an output of 370 amps at 1200 rpm. If my math is correct then that is 4440 watts @ ...
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Are you taking into account the amount of gas that engine is going to use to run that alternator, as compared to the gas that a smaller generator will use?
Keep in mind, your numbers suggest that you'll have to run that alternator at 1200 rpms. What does that mean the engine has to be turning? Are you going to sit there with your foot on the gas pedal to bring the RPMs up from their idle speed?
This might be fine, while driving down the road, but when you stop, you'll want something else.
Also, how much power does your TV require for operation? These newer units are using that alternator for more than the battery.....so just tooling down the road, will have the various ignition and fuel systems drawing from the battery too.
Keep in mind, your numbers suggest that you'll have to run that alternator at 1200 rpms. What does that mean the engine has to be turning? Are you going to sit there with your foot on the gas pedal to bring the RPMs up from their idle speed?
This might be fine, while driving down the road, but when you stop, you'll want something else.
Also, how much power does your TV require for operation? These newer units are using that alternator for more than the battery.....so just tooling down the road, will have the various ignition and fuel systems drawing from the battery too.
