120 volt generator, how should I run this off an engine

Posted by Allen Patnode on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 6:09PM :

I want to mount a 2000 watt 120 volt generator on my next work truck, problems are new vehicle serpentine belt, ge3nerator must turn at 3600 rpm, and the weight about 45 lbs, should I, run it off a hydraulic pto and or mount another power steering pump to power it? or try to mount the generator on the engine itself? I haven't bought a truck yet, thinking of a ferd diesel cube van (Dodge don't make a van style cube) Or should I scrap the whole idea and use a power inverter? It will be used only about 1/2 hour to 1 hour a day, unless my portable generator dies again. I hate to let the truck run all day though.

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Something to consider - Lonnie 3:07PM 09/26/2001

Re: Portable Workshop - EdC. 10:59PM 09/25/2001

Thats just what I am looking for Thanks ntxt - Allen Patnode 5:51PM 09/26/2001

Re: 120 volt generator, how should I run this off an engine - Pa Rob 7:42PM 09/25/2001

Re: 120 volt generator, how should I run this off an engine - Lonnie 7:32PM 09/25/2001

Re: 120 volt generator, how should I run this off an engine - Allen Patnode 7:55PM 09/25/2001

Re: 120 volt generator, how should I run this off an engine - CnR 8:14PM 09/25/2001

Re: 120 volt generator, how should I run this off an engine - Franz 8:48PM 09/25/2001

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