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trailernovice
Explorer
Feb 28, 2021

Any innovative ideas for lugging a heavy/awkward generator

the 'suitcase-type' inverter generator we just got weighs just enough (with fuel, about 65 lbs) and is just awkward enough in shape and size to make it unpleasant to lug around from the house to the t...
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MitchF150
Nomad
Mar 01, 2021
Back when I hauled my Honda i3000 which weighs some #140.. I rigged a hook in my garage and could us a come-a-long hand winch to get it into the back of the truck.

Then, I would just run it from the truck bed as needed plugged into the trailer. I had a 25' 30a extension as needed and worked great..

I don't do boondock camping anymore, so have not needed the gen, but it is still handy for the house backup with my gen switch... :)

Anyway, good luck! Mitch

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