Do you Exercise that Generator
When I am not using it I try to do this monthly. I also drive it to keep everything lubed and the tires round. I put a load on the generator while driving, AC in summer, plugin heater in winter,(only ...
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IAMICHABOD wrote:mustangglp wrote:old guy wrote:
I know this may sound a little silly asking this, but if you are in a quake zone and your house is destroyed how do you think the RV will survive? I wish you all the luck in the world.
Trailer is mounted on springs and tires and made to flex. Also The trailer
Has stand alone power in case lines are down
EXACTLY In my case the RV is far enough away from the house that it will be safe. It will provide power, shelter heat or A/C plus food and water.
I have heard a lot of stories about people that have survived all sorts of natural disasters and had their R/V save them when there is ample warning to prepare. Here we have no warning !! So I am always prepared.
We learned this during the 94 quake, house and coach were fine but no power. Pulled the coach out onto the street "just in case" and figured if electric stayed off more than a couple hours we could power freezer and fridge. Went to start genset no start turn key on and check gas, 1/4!!! We now never park coach if there is less than 3/4 of a tank indicated.
