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Geobus (4108gmc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 6:29 pm: | |
I am thinking about buying a toad. Something small like a small jeep. Does a jeep make a good toad? I want a short wheel base and something heavy duty enough to pull a 2000 lb trailer when I am not using it as a toad. After seeing a guys 1999 GMC 1500 with a 120v generator integrated into the engine, I am thinking this is not a bad way to get a little extra power. For what--I don't know but you can always use more power. However, the GMC is too big. His truck was more quite then any genset I have heard and its output was about 60 amps. Considering the above, I want to find out what toads are availble with a built in generator. Anybody have a good ideas? |
CoryDaneRTS
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 7:17 pm: | |
If I was following the ads, I think GMC started adding that feature a year or two ago.
I have not seen it advertised on any other manufacturer yet. I originally thought it was just an inverter to give 120vac from the vehicle but it does not surprise me to hear it is a Genset.
As we are always looking for different types of power sources, the article had caught my eye.
cd |
Geobus (4108gmc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 8:19 pm: | |
I also thought it was only a couple of years ago that GM had the 120v plugs. That is why I asked what year truck he had. Maybe the 1999 unit was some kind of add on. If so can we find one for other vehicles. Also, I would agree that it would make sense that the 120v was from some type of inverter. I don't know for sure but I may have misspoke when I called it a generator.
Hope someone has seen other setups.
Have a great day. |
truthhunter@shaw.ca
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 8:23 pm: | |
Without being able to find anything but vague specificatons on that GMC hybird electric pickup tuck I am only guessing on its design-but- GM states that you can generate "6 kw for up to 30 hours", reading between the lines-does this mean until the gas tank is empty. If that is what is ment I am just wondering how big the gas tank is, (doesn't sound to fuel/wear efficent and what would the engine RPM be to gegnerate 6 kw . At first glance it did intrest me as a muti purpose toad/generator. If the system uses regenerative braking then it is may be similar to the HONDA EU alternator/invertor setup. The web sit stated that the engine shuts off on long idol times so does that mean it uses the generating system as a starter. Would like to know real design facts. The web site says limited distribution.
Perhaps we just need wait a little longer before a suitable OEM comprimiss hits the market or build our own Hybid (just 4 bolts right). |
CoryDaneRTS
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 6:23 am: | |
You seem to have a lot more info than I do right now. I tried to look it up on the wwweb but GMC isn't listing the JIMMY anymore, that was the truck that I believe I saw it advertised in.
You might be able to go to a GMC or Chevrolet dealer and talk to a sales man or service. Perhaps even the parts guy could tell you something more. I know I saw it, I just didn't want to spend that kind of money at the time for a new toy.
Good luck
cd |
Bruce (Vtail50)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 12:17 am: | |
Here is the link with BMC desciption. Puts out up to 14KW!!!
http://www.autopricing.com/apps/news/FullStory.asp?id=3704&frame= |
Geobus (4108gmc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 11:30 am: | |
The truck is interesting. I wonder how much it is going to cost. Now can we get something like that in a small tow vehicle. Or can we get some kind of add on? |