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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KEEP IN MIND, many high-power alternators ARE NOT DESIGNED to run at higher outputs under the hood of an AUTOMOBILE (pickup truck). I freakin' do not care what the fluorescent tie boys say about their product, silicon rectifiers are designed to operate within a STRICT temperature/amperage limit. A 125 ampere rectifier is a 125 ampere rectifier but boost its temperature to 150C and what do you get? Anyone willing to do a little research and get a cyber gold star?
One of the best jokes in the industry was Leece-Neville and it's 2800JB series of alternator rated at 160+ amperes using (3) Motorola 5020 rectifiers (absolute maximum of 150 amperes capacity at 20C). I made A LOT of money rebuilding these alternators.
If I were north of the border I would seriously consider manufacturing remote rectifiers for RV's. Included would be avalanche rectifier protection and a high voltage capacitor. Some of what I see these days is entirely silly-stupid.
I recommend GOOGLING
HAIR PIN ALTERNATORS
For more information.
One of the best jokes in the industry was Leece-Neville and it's 2800JB series of alternator rated at 160+ amperes using (3) Motorola 5020 rectifiers (absolute maximum of 150 amperes capacity at 20C). I made A LOT of money rebuilding these alternators.
If I were north of the border I would seriously consider manufacturing remote rectifiers for RV's. Included would be avalanche rectifier protection and a high voltage capacitor. Some of what I see these days is entirely silly-stupid.
I recommend GOOGLING
HAIR PIN ALTERNATORS
For more information.
