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Old 01-27-2010, 03:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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The idea isn't bad, but I think the ICE from the donor car would be too big. Instead of a heavy 50-60kW engine, you may want to find a much smaller 10-20kW diesel engine. The reason you want a diesel is efficiency. There is no need to use a gasser if it's going to rev only at a single rpm.

Putting extra batteries into the trailer with the engine-generator isn't a good idea: either the engine or the batteries.
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