We currently have a TT and will be moving up to a 5er and diesel TV. We currently have a pickup with cap and leave our Honda eu3000i locked in the truck bed. We either open the tailgate or the cap windows to run the generator as needed. I don't see a lot of mention of generators in the postings here and I'm wondering where people are storing their generators? Is there enough room in the basement of most 5ers and is it safe to run the generators there? (Concerned with fumes) I could have a lock box in the front of the pickup bed; we're planning on another long bed. I'm just curious what others are doing. We do a lot of boondocking. We will be adding solar but still expect to need our generator for AC and cloudy day backup. Thanks,Barrie

We carry our twin Champion 2000i's in our truck bed and take them out when we need them, chaining them to the front legs for security. I have covers for them to protect them from the rain. Have done this for a few years now and never had a problem. I wouldn't want to run them from any of the basement storage areas due to the potential of carbon monoxide and noise inside the coach.

I have the twin Hondas too and would not consider running them in the basement. I store them there but take them out to run them.New fifth wheels that are fitted out with generators have airtight compartments often in the front of the basement with a hatch directly behind the hitch pin. These compartments are vented to the outside. If you can rig something like that, fine. :)

Depending on which 5th wheel you choose, some already have generators installed or are prepped for a generator. Usually located in the storage compartment in very front of coach.

I have a bad back and the eu3000i is heavy so wherever it goes it has to stay there. We plan to buy a used unit so if it doesn't have a generator compartment I guess I'll have to lock it in the truck bed. Perhaps I can find a metal toolbox that is large enough to fit the generator inside. I had a eu2000 previously but it wouldn't run the AC. Thanks for the feedback.

With your heavy generator I would put it in the truck bed. I have seen 3000's installed in the front compartment on a slide and was slid out to be used. The compartment door was left open while used. Some 5er's have the front compartment separated from the main storage so this would not be a problem. If the front storage is not separated from the main storage it probably would be possible to install a wall to do that. Some Heartland units are separated (Big Country, Bighorn, and Landmark) and others may be.

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goducks10
Explorer
Nov 29, 2013
You'll find some that are gen ready like Arctic Fox. They have a vent in the front cargo door for fumes. You could also have the rear bumper reinforced and have the gen mounted there permanently.
edbehnke
Explorer II
Nov 29, 2013
i wonder how well the 3000 watt would work with a/c and etc. stuff.

if you really want a generator with your 5th wheel I'd just get a 5th wheel with the generator already installed in the front.

but, here is another line. http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=22792.0
tvman44
Explorer
Nov 29, 2013
I have seen pictures of metal tool boxes with a ginny in it in the truck bed. I keep ours on a cargo carrier on the rear of our 5er. :)
dbbls
Explorer
Nov 29, 2013
With your heavy generator I would put it in the truck bed. I have seen 3000's installed in the front compartment on a slide and was slid out to be used. The compartment door was left open while used. Some 5er's have the front compartment separated from the main storage so this would not be a problem. If the front storage is not separated from the main storage it probably would be possible to install a wall to do that. Some Heartland units are separated (Big Country, Bighorn, and Landmark) and others may be.
ByTheRvr
Explorer
Nov 29, 2013
I have a bad back and the eu3000i is heavy so wherever it goes it has to stay there. We plan to buy a used unit so if it doesn't have a generator compartment I guess I'll have to lock it in the truck bed. Perhaps I can find a metal toolbox that is large enough to fit the generator inside. I had a eu2000 previously but it wouldn't run the AC. Thanks for the feedback.
2-MTnesters
Explorer
Nov 29, 2013
Depending on which 5th wheel you choose, some already have generators installed or are prepped for a generator. Usually located in the storage compartment in very front of coach.
John_Bridge
Explorer
Nov 29, 2013
I have the twin Hondas too and would not consider running them in the basement. I store them there but take them out to run them.

New fifth wheels that are fitted out with generators have airtight compartments often in the front of the basement with a hatch directly behind the hitch pin. These compartments are vented to the outside. If you can rig something like that, fine. :)
Itching2go
Explorer II
Nov 29, 2013
We carry our twin Champion 2000i's in our truck bed and take them out when we need them, chaining them to the front legs for security. I have covers for them to protect them from the rain. Have done this for a few years now and never had a problem. I wouldn't want to run them from any of the basement storage areas due to the potential of carbon monoxide and noise inside the coach.

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