Securing and running a generator inside a truck topper?

I had planned to open the windows on the topper, along with using a fan running off the genny. I just wasn't sure what to do about the exhaust. While I don't believe it will get hot enough to melt the topper this way the exhaust might melt anything in front of it if not diverted.

The main purpose is the "out of sight" security idea. And if we need to run the A/C at night while traveling I'd prefer having the truck and topper locked up. I do have a heavy cable and lock that I use to secure it outside of the truck when we're setup for a few day/weeks. But with it being right at 150lbs I'd rather not wrestle with it everyday while traveling.
Any other ideas of how to handle this are also welcome.

Thanks for the EBAY tip. Hadn't even thought about them, then again I had no idea they even made something like that. Kind of expensive but, it does provide ideas.

naturist wrote:
The exhaust is just one consideration, you know, the other being heat. Air cooled engines require pretty open ventilation lest they overheat.

This.

It will get hot enough in there to melt you truck topper.

Bruce

mleekamp wrote:
Keith, we considered this as well...using the generator inside the truck topper. Have not done it. Naturist has valid points...exhaust and air circulation.

What I've considered doing is leaving the sliding windows open in the topper. I do not plan on using it while driving...just in the evening. Nice thing is this ensures it is with me and "locked up".

If you've got windows maybe consider those vs. tying into the exhaust.

+1 -- side sliding windows with screens help a lot. I also have thought of getting a box fan for helping air circulation even more.

bgum wrote:
Yep $195 on EBay first item posted under "Honda generator exhaust"

That's what I do also. I have it secured with a heavy chain and lock at all times to a secure device on my p/up bed. I do not operate it unless the tailgate and rear door on the topper is open

This is what I do with my 2KW Honda EU2000i

It is secured to the inside of my truck bed and covered with a locking folding hard plastic FOLD-A-COVER brand.

When we need to use it I just pull it out on the tailgate. Perfect location for my 30AMP Shore Power cable to fit.

This generator stays with the truck and goes where we go. I would never leave it left at the campground unattended..

This is using the OUT-OF-SIGHT protection theory...



Roy Ken

Yep $195 on EBay first item posted under "Honda generator exhaust"

Keith, we considered this as well...using the generator inside the truck topper. Have not done it. Naturist has valid points...exhaust and air circulation.

What I've considered doing is leaving the sliding windows open in the topper. I do not plan on using it while driving...just in the evening. Nice thing is this ensures it is with me and "locked up".

If you've got windows maybe consider those vs. tying into the exhaust.

Check EBay I know they make one for the 2000 and I would think they also make one for the 3000. They are expensive.

The exhaust is just one consideration, you know, the other being heat. Air cooled engines require pretty open ventilation lest they overheat.

Personally, I'd just get a hefty cable and lock and set it on the ground beside the truck. But what ever you decide to do, be sure to take into account the need for cooling as well as exhaust removal.