Re: [A/S] Olema, mounting an alternator to recharge your batteries question

[Bob Kiger <myairstream@xxxxxxxx>]

Oliver,
         As you have heard from the responses thusfar, most all trailer 
owners rely on the alternator of the pulling vehicle to charge the 
trailer's batteries.

The technology that you are referring to IS happening in different areas of 
research and development like hybrid automobiles where braking energy is 
used to charge the batteries.  I would say to watch the hybrids for a 
automotive scale charging capability.

Bicycles have hub dynamos that charge batteries and power lights.  The best 
hubs are quite efficient but do have a drag which will be a fact of life 
for any generating system.

While I would keep an eye on the hybrid technology the immediate solution 
is the conventional 7 pin wire from your puller , . . Wire not? :)

Bob Kiger
WBCCI #2857
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