That web site says:
6.0 Gas Engines are not PTO equipped – No Application
So both my Chevy and Jimmy can not be used.
For generating 120 volt power in a campground, it seems to me you want a very fuel efficient engine. I can charge my pair of group 24 batteries in the TM with my Honda 2000 generator using about a pint of gasoline per day.
My Chevy gets 13 mpg at best. Don't know yet about the Jimmy. One pint of gas is enough to drive the Chevy 3 miles. I don't know how long it would idle, but certainly not as long as the Honda.
Using the tV to charge the TM batteries while sitting still in camp is never an economical idea. I'm sure it will work, and is a good backup plan if all else fails. But as a primary means of charging the batteries, solar or generator are likely the only viable options all around.
There was a discussion on RV.net about the lowest cost way to charge batteries when boondocking. The consensus seemed to be run a generator until bulk charge mode has completed and then use solar to top it off.
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