This was posted on the net here a month or so ago... Neat install...
TRAVELING WITH HONDAI don't think I would ever feel good about mounting my 2KW Generator out in plain view on my trailer tongue. This is where my Batteries and Propane tanks go hehe... Mounting one on the rear of the trailers would probably shake the generator to death...
Having a generator sitting out in plain view is just saying to everyone "TAKE ME, TAKE ME"
How long do you think this generator install would last..
Of course the thieves will take any generator no matter where you have it installed so I'm thinking "out-of-sight out-of-mind" is probably the best protection you can have. When you have one in plain view and you have to run off and leave one unattended chances are it will not be there when you come back (even in broad daylight). In my travels I have been witness to such events... It only takes seconds to cut chains and locks with cutting tools or large cutters.
My generator stays in the back of my truck bed sitting in the tail gate corner. I have it secured to the inside of the truck bed with a steel lock cable which allows me to pull the generator out onto the tail gate when I need to use it. My truck bed is covered with one of those hard plastic folding panel covers (Fold-a-cover brand) and of course when unattended the truck tailgate gets locked up.
The tailgate area is perfect for my generator setup as the trailer shore power cable length fits just perfect to connect to the generator. I will angle the generator so that the exhaust points away from anything... The generator does not take up much room sitting in the tailgate corner of the truck. I also have the provided generator cover in place when not in use.
My generator stays with me where ever I go and actually has saved the day for me and others where emergency power is needed. I have rescued many folks in the parking lots with vehicles that have run down batteries (Including myself). Great for yard use and projects at home always having the generator ready to be used when needed.
You gotta do what you gotta do but I am very happy with my generator installed location. Works great for us....
Roy Ken
