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Purdy Swoft · 02-01-2015, 08:57 PM

I don't have experience witn electric trailer brakes. My guess is that it probably would work ok. I don't see that it would be a constant draw. My guess is , it would only draw current when the brake was applied and you wouldn't be riding the brakes for any period of time. You may show a momentary discharge when the brakes were applied but it would take a good while before the charge in the battery would drop enough to cause any problem .

waxhead · 02-02-2015, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnLaVoy

We will have an installation report in the next Model A Times. We had the unit at Turlock to show to people. It was displayed at the recent SEMA show and we brought it home after the show to try out. This is not an alternator inside, it is a billet aluminum housing that is specifically made to be an alternator.

John, which unit are you referring to that will be reported on in the next Model A Times?? Thanks

waxhead · 03-12-2015, 05:14 AM

Here are some pictures of the 12V Powermaster Model A alternator. They also make a 6V version.

Thanks to John LaVoy for telling me about these alternators. Be sure to check out a full review in an upcoming issue of the Model A Times.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-12-2015, 06:24 AM

A later fan cooled generator can give you 35 amps and look more correct than an alternator. Mid 50's through early 60's will get you a variety of 12 volt 35 amp generators.
You may have to hunt for a 5/8" wide v belt generator, or change pulleys.

02-01-2015, 08:57 PM	#21
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Alternator Generator conversion I don't have experience witn electric trailer brakes. My guess is that it probably would work ok. I don't see that it would be a constant draw. My guess is , it would only draw current when the brake was applied and you wouldn't be riding the brakes for any period of time. You may show a momentary discharge when the brakes were applied but it would take a good while before the charge in the battery would drop enough to cause any problem .

03-12-2015, 06:24 AM	#24
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Alternator Generator conversion A later fan cooled generator can give you 35 amps and look more correct than an alternator. Mid 50's through early 60's will get you a variety of 12 volt 35 amp generators. You may have to hunt for a 5/8" wide v belt generator, or change pulleys.