Alternative alternator
Not really being much of a mechanic, I've got an idea on my mind I'd like to throw at all of you (bush)mechanics. I have no idea whether it's a cunning plan or a recipe for disaster.
As we're planning for an African overland trip, one of the issues we need to tackle is the way in which we want to charge the extra battery/ies. Solar power is one possible solution if not expensive, getting some sort of (soleniod) switch setup is another but I have been wondering about installing another alternator. The vehicle is an HJ61 TLC. Hence, there is room under the bonnet for 2 extra batteries and I am inclined to think that the extra alternator could be attached to the unused hold for the airco compressor. The advantages seem numerous. No risk whatsoever of discharging the normal batteries, a spare electrical power source readily at hand and best of all: it needn't cost much more than a spare alternator which I would take along anyway.
I look forward to your thoughts on this idea.
Camiel
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