This sounds good Dennis. Yeah the belt drive is the weak link as you know, poor wrap etc And thin I’m really interested in this , just wondering how to get max of 200 amps at nominal 13.4 or so volts power thru the existing belt set up. At 14 volts that 2800 watts power. Dint get me wrong, I’m just keen and interested Ab > On May 12, 2023, at 6:44 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Here is a link for Busses By the Duck which will be happening in June. > > https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbkpJBo_iNMLvnMv8Xkw?e=3X6CHn > > In July there will also be West River Westies. Eric, begin your plug for that event. > > Each of these events have a charity drive that I like to support. > > So for this year I am finishing the touches on a new product, a high output alternator. > > I have found a GM based small case alternator that with a slight modification can actually bolt to the Waterboxer. With a harness adapter it works correctly with the VW warning light system both camper or not. This style alternator is available in outputs pushing 200 A/H. I believe I also have a belt upgrade and pulley choice that will still provide some reason able life driving this beast. > I plan to offer this set up for the benefit at each of these campouts. So plan to attend and try to win one of these set ups. > > Dennis |
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