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SlowBro
Jan 04, 2021Explorer III
Gdetrailer wrote:
I know that this is/has been done by quite a few "members" of this forum
Oh sorry, I searched before asking and couldn't find others doing it. Maybe my search skills are off.
Gdetrailer wrote:
Your gonna "idle" a large vehicle engine for hrs on end to do something that can be done with a very small portable gen..
I do have one of those cheap and inefficient Chinese generators and my van uses less gas per hour idling, despite having a larger engine.
Gdetrailer wrote:
Most car alternators are designed for INTERMITTENT heavy charging
Oh then that's perfect. I have in mind intermittent use, otherwise I would be buying solar.
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