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On the generator front I had an idea, though don’t know how well it would work, if you(or anyone else) wanted to run a microwave/toaster/hairdryer how about connecting a highish output inverter to the vehicle battery and just running the engine when you needed it. The standard alternator can produce 70A+ so if started before use and let to run on a bit afterwards I reckon it would do the biz without the hassle of a generator (1Kw inverter draws 90A and can be bought for around £200). The engine would be as quiet as a lot of gennys and might even be more economical as it would only be ticking over on diesel. Or is this another daft idea. It is possible to obtain a 160A high output alternator for around £200 (as used in ice cream vans) which could run a 2Kw inverter.
I await expert opinion on why this wouldn't work :Cool:
I await expert opinion on why this wouldn't work :Cool: