BFL13, I basically do the same thing. I keep it in the back drivers side corner of my pickup bed. I only have a 5.5' bed, but when needed, the 3000 has a reserved spot. I have a 2000W champion also for times when I think all I will really need is battery charging. There are times when one person will want to stay at the camper when another goes to do something. it would be nice to be able to unload the gen so the camper person would have power. My solution is a 300w inverter that will at least keep the entertainment stuff and a fan going in the absence of the generator.