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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Hybridhunter wrote:Great info! Thanks.
So I just spent my first weekend camping where I am back to using the alternator in my F150 for power. The alternator is 220 or 230 amps, (not sure), and the engine is a 3.7 V6, with EPS. With no power steering pump, and small displacement, it idles very efficiently. I have ordered a WIFI OBD plug in, and I will report actual fuel used at a later date. It was able to run my 6000btu AC effortlessly.
