Kayteg1 wrote:
Grit dog wrote:
Kayteg1 wrote:
Both ideas will have gasoline fumes issues.
I carry my Honda 3000 of front hitch and not only that solves all safety issues, but also helps in keeping COG more forward.
No, it won't. .
When was the last time you had above 120F inside your cabin, or inside the camper?
When gas fumes in cold weather don't make much issue, where I live and travel - plastic gas cans turn into balloons when left unattended.
Your replies always seem to be shortsighted.
You're correct, not often, except for a few weeks ago in eastern WA and I found another spot to store my genny anyways that's out of the way, but have had it on a rear hitch rack, in the camper, in the back "wing" area and occasionally in the cab.
But thermal expansion and fumes is not really a result of hot weather, but change in temperature. Your plastic gas cans and climate are no different than anywhere else. They expand just the same.
In the multitudes of little generators I've been around, I've found they seal up pretty well, not unlike the cheap plastic gas can that typically bulges up and then shrinks down again. Which is a sign that the fumes are staying IN the can.
The point is, I think a front rack is a good idea if that works for someone but let's not pretend it doesn't come with its own set of "concerns". I.E. You rear end another vehicle or some other scenario where the front of your vehicle is in an accident.
Same with rear rack, same with in the cab. However, even in a "factory" location like a rear wing storage area, it's possible that could get damaged too. So instead of being pessimistic towards any idea that is not yours, maybe just roll with it once in a while.
