shohnson
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So here's the general idea folks. I would like to have at least 3kw of power available on my truck. (buying it very soon but not here yet). I would like to heat and cool the cargo bed as well as a few other accessories that will require AC. I have kicked around a few different options.
1) Adding another alternator to the truck.
2) Adding a pto driven generator.
3) Installing a gen set
4) installing a high output alternator (hmmwv?) in place of the existing alternator.
Each option has pros and cons. But I wanted to see if any other members have already installed on board ac systems on their trucks or had any advice to offer to help me decide which route to go. I am still pretty new to the MV world and I am not an electrician so I here to learn. Feel free to ask further questions, tell me I'm crazy or offer your personal experience.
Relevant Items to consider:
Tight budget
Basic electrical understanding
Fabrication work for brackets and such won't be a problem I own a fab shop
Reliability is a big concern
I look forward to your sugestions.
Thanks,
Shohn
1) Adding another alternator to the truck.
2) Adding a pto driven generator.
3) Installing a gen set
4) installing a high output alternator (hmmwv?) in place of the existing alternator.
Each option has pros and cons. But I wanted to see if any other members have already installed on board ac systems on their trucks or had any advice to offer to help me decide which route to go. I am still pretty new to the MV world and I am not an electrician so I here to learn. Feel free to ask further questions, tell me I'm crazy or offer your personal experience.
Relevant Items to consider:
Tight budget
Basic electrical understanding
Fabrication work for brackets and such won't be a problem I own a fab shop
Reliability is a big concern
I look forward to your sugestions.
Thanks,
Shohn