Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:47:11 -0700
Reply-To: neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Waeco stuff
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Now now!
--- ;^)
The unit requires a 75 amp **alternator**. I would imagine that they
calculated the vehicles other needs into that spec. No?
Now whether or not they calculated my Teak Tube Stereo Consoles' needs
into this equation, remains to be discovered!
Neil.
On 7/18/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> Except that you're going to need some alternator capacity to run your van's
> electrical system; lights, stereo, fuel pump, yes? :)
>
> I love this list; one minute its how to 'Green' up a Vanagon and the next
> its Honda generators to run the fridge and some giant rooftop air
> conditioner.
>
> "Make up my mind, won't you!"
>
> On 7/18/07, neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > AFAIK, the min specs are for a 75 amp alternator.
> >
> > Should work no?
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> > On 7/18/07, Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@vickersdesign.com> wrote:
> > > I've easily had 40 lbs worth of junk up there at one time or another.
> > > I think the rack rather than the roof or a combo of the two would
> > > have no trouble supporting it. Don't know if a 90 amp alternator can
> > > take care of this beast, though.
> > >
> > > On Jul 18, 2007, at 12:09 PM, neil wrote:
> > > > That's what I was thinking too. Luggage rack area. Not sure if Vanagon
> > > > roof area under luggage rack will properly support 18 Kg. i.e wouldn't
> > > > flex too much.
> > > >
> > > > Yah, I didn't realize (read!) that it needs the AC to DC converter
> > > > kit.
> > > >
> > > > Here's manual (large-ish .pdf)
> > > >
> > > > http://www.waeco.com/tmp/CA-1000_EB_10s_06.pdf?
> > > > PHPSESSID=49d810c20c3d2809f77ff7bf3c9848f6
> > > >
> > > > But the good news is that it can be operated on 12V DC with a 75 amp
> > > > min. alternator. Though it's listed as drawing 30-40 amps!
> > >
> > >
> > > On Jul 18, 2007, at 12:09 PM, neil wrote:
> > >
> > > > That's what I was thinking too. Luggage rack area. Not sure if Vanagon
> > > > roof area under luggage rack will properly support 18 Kg. i.e wouldn't
> > > > flex too much.
> > > >
> > > > Yah, I didn't realize (read!) that it needs the AC to DC converter
> > > > kit.
> > > >
> > > > Here's manual (large-ish .pdf)
> > > >
> > > > http://www.waeco.com/tmp/CA-1000_EB_10s_06.pdf?
> > > > PHPSESSID=49d810c20c3d2809f77ff7bf3c9848f6
> > > >
> > > > But the good news is that it can be operated on 12V DC with a 75 amp
> > > > min. alternator. Though it's listed as drawing 30-40 amps!
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
> >
> > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>
--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
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