[Southcross]

Originally Posted by theunchosen

simply have the alt belt on a clutch(no removal no unnecessary belts or pulleys spinning and access to the alt if it gets dark or cloudy).

I have actually thought about this... install an AC clutch onto the alternator... along with some kind of "tilt" switch like the old fashioned mercury switches. Have the clutch close on downhills and open on level & uphills, and an override switch to make it charge full time.