Recent content by Natty

Thank you!! I am getting everything put together. I am going with the VW bug generator & the VW bug voltage regulator Can anyone recommend what gauge wire to use? And recommend a crimping tool for the connections? I will update with pics when it starts coming together

that is really good idea. I am gunna look into this one. (Does not say how many amps it is) How do you think it compares to the Perm magnet for a tractor. It seems to do the same thing, but more expensive. I am not trying to be disrespectful in this question.

How many batteries need charging per day? It will be charging a single 12v deep cycle battery, and then the smaller AA & AAA batteries will charge off the deep cycle Any time charging or just when the wood shop putt putt is running? Anytime Small 12v scooter battery Like this one? If so, I...

I appreciate the ideas. they are great. It seems like you have some great brainstorming ideas, but i don't really have the background to research hardware for them. can you give examples of them working? If you have some examples, pictures,...etc I am sure everyone would love to see them. The...

I was talking to a friend who works on tractors, and he suggested these. Rareelectrical NEW 12V 20 AMP PERMANENT MAGNET ALTERNATOR COMPATIBLE WITH JOHN DEERE WITH YANMAR ENGINE. Apparently they were/are used on tractors. i think this might be a solution for the mechanical part

thank you, but this is in northern Michigan. I have not seen an single windmill up here . Pretty sure because of the winters

It totally does. What is ok with one group, will be totally not ok in another. It ever goes all the way down to if the buggy wheels are able to have bearings, or not. It is how they live

I totally agree. But it is what it is. I tried to do solar first, but it was a HARD NO. It took 3 months of them talking to get an Ok for this configuration. But at least it will keep them from using buckets of batteries every month They are also total pacifists. And i don't agree with that...

Thank you!!!! Any suggestions on the battery type?

so current configurations is- Aftermarket VW Generator (bosh)> cable type? > fuse? (if so type?) > 50Ah+ 12V battery (AGM or SLA preferred) > some kind of guage to show charge? > 8-40V to 12V regulator (Buck Boost Converter) > fuse? > Two chargers (MiBOXER 8-Bay Smart Charger) I like the VW...

I like where your head is at on this suggestion. So it is a generator huh? They should be able to stockpile a few of them at that price.

That is right about the last time I did a deep dive on this. What brought y interest back was Will's Youtube channel

I appreciate your thoughts on this tread. I really do And I have had my suspicions that 12v appliances are not great. thank you for the input My view is more "in case". For example I may want to use some lamps, that have sentimental value, in the 12v. I have also considered converting an old...

While I was here, I thought i would ask the brain trust... I am looking to wire a cabin/house for 12v appliances/outlets & 120v appliances/outlets Many moons ago... in the early days of the internet... when I was still in my 20s. Someone suggested to use a different plug for the 12v...

So are you suggesting- car alternator > 50Ah+ 12V battery (AGM or SLA preferred) > 8-40V to 12V regulator (Buck Boost Converter) > Two chargers (MiBOXER 8-Bay Smart Charger) I like the versatility of the charger you suggested. thank you