Been kicking around in my head for awhile the thought of putting together an off road expedition type utility trailer.
Was thinking of trying to use a d30/44 axle for it.
Came up with an interesting idea that I wanted to run past you folks.
Couple reasons for thinking of using an EB front axle set-up.
-re-use most of the trailer axle parts as spares should I need them.
-locking hubs
-spare tire would match EB and trailer
In thinking of ways to re-power an onboard battery power system for the trailer, came up with an interesting thought. Would it be possible to fab up a custom mount for an alternator to use the spinning differential yoke as it's belt system? Basically do away with a belt and pulley system and mount the alternator direct to the yoke.
Wire up the alternator to the battery and while your trailering, you are charging the batteries? You could then use the manual locking hubs to engage or disengage that option?
Just a thought....
Was thinking of trying to use a d30/44 axle for it.
Came up with an interesting idea that I wanted to run past you folks.
Couple reasons for thinking of using an EB front axle set-up.
-re-use most of the trailer axle parts as spares should I need them.
-locking hubs
-spare tire would match EB and trailer
In thinking of ways to re-power an onboard battery power system for the trailer, came up with an interesting thought. Would it be possible to fab up a custom mount for an alternator to use the spinning differential yoke as it's belt system? Basically do away with a belt and pulley system and mount the alternator direct to the yoke.
Wire up the alternator to the battery and while your trailering, you are charging the batteries? You could then use the manual locking hubs to engage or disengage that option?
Just a thought....