Generator removal for home emergency use
I did a quick cursory check and did not locate anything on this subject. When I purchased my 2005 Thor Victory Lane 3605 Toy Hauler (in 2008) I had big plans for camping. Well, that was successful...
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I store mine next to the house so I'm going a different direction with wiring it to the house and a disconnect from city to protect the electricians. Fire occasionally cuts us off and I want to have a plan B that does not involve running away.
They are fairly large and heavy to be considered portable but they are almost fully self contained. They can easily be run from a spare / removed car battery in an emergency, you just need the right length cables and connectors. Other than some wiring in the trailer they are removable as a single unit. Your trailer construction will determine how hard it is to remove, I know on mine you have to remove the entire hatch frame to get it out as it's bigger than the opening of the door. Some go out the bottom and you will want something like a transmission lift because they are heavy and you may have to move some plumbing to get it out.
I understand the desire to use something you already own but I am looking at used ones as well, I saw someone selling a very ugly but fully functional 7K unit for $500.
Good luck either way.
They are fairly large and heavy to be considered portable but they are almost fully self contained. They can easily be run from a spare / removed car battery in an emergency, you just need the right length cables and connectors. Other than some wiring in the trailer they are removable as a single unit. Your trailer construction will determine how hard it is to remove, I know on mine you have to remove the entire hatch frame to get it out as it's bigger than the opening of the door. Some go out the bottom and you will want something like a transmission lift because they are heavy and you may have to move some plumbing to get it out.
I understand the desire to use something you already own but I am looking at used ones as well, I saw someone selling a very ugly but fully functional 7K unit for $500.
Good luck either way.
