Re: Alternator: which and how?

Posted by patgreen On 2011/5/27 0:57:03

What does "self-exciting" mean? Is that the same as a "one wire" unit?

RE Comments: Factory says unit consumes 21-24 amps when running plus blower. I know people run these units and are as happy as a clam with just a generator. I also have halogen headlights (a few extra amps).

Considering the cost of A/C, adding an alternator seems sensible. I don't want to run in traffic at night and suddenly find the battery is too low to restart the car.

As to the imitation Mark III, I don't want to go to the trouble of ripping the radio out redoing heater connections etc. More deluxe to be sure; also significantly more expensive. Seems like any noise issue would still be quieter than cruising on the tollway two feet away from four semis with all the windows open....

My idea of highway driving is buttoned up to minimize noise.....