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Subject:Re: Waeco stuff
From:neil
Date:Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:30:34 -0700

AFAIK,  the min specs are for a 75 amp alternator.

Should work no?

Neil.

On 7/18/07, Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@vickersdesign.com> wrote:
> I've easily had 40 lbs worth of junk up there at one time or another.
> I think the rack rather than the roof or a combo of the two would
> have no trouble supporting it. Don't know if a 90 amp alternator can
> take care of this beast, though.
>
> On Jul 18, 2007, at 12:09 PM, neil wrote:
> > That's what I was thinking too. Luggage rack area. Not sure if Vanagon
> > roof area under luggage rack will properly support 18 Kg. i.e wouldn't
> > flex too much.
> >
> > Yah, I didn't realize (read!) that it needs the AC to DC converter
> > kit.
> >
> > Here's manual (large-ish .pdf)
> >
> > http://www.waeco.com/tmp/CA-1000_EB_10s_06.pdf?
> > PHPSESSID=49d810c20c3d2809f77ff7bf3c9848f6
> >
> > But the good news is that it can be operated on 12V DC with a 75 amp
> > min. alternator. Though it's listed as drawing 30-40 amps!
>
>
> On Jul 18, 2007, at 12:09 PM, neil wrote:
>
> > That's what I was thinking too. Luggage rack area. Not sure if Vanagon
> > roof area under luggage rack will properly support 18 Kg. i.e wouldn't
> > flex too much.
> >
> > Yah, I didn't realize (read!) that it needs the AC to DC converter
> > kit.
> >
> > Here's manual (large-ish .pdf)
> >
> > http://www.waeco.com/tmp/CA-1000_EB_10s_06.pdf?
> > PHPSESSID=49d810c20c3d2809f77ff7bf3c9848f6
> >
> > But the good news is that it can be operated on 12V DC with a 75 amp
> > min. alternator. Though it's listed as drawing 30-40 amps!
> >
> >
>
>

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