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Jun-21-2016 04:17 PM
Cheryl_B wrote:
I can't believe how good I am at making mistakes! Why in all my research did no one say, "Don't buy a generator that you have to carry around in your coach"? Or "Only buy a generator if you can attach it to the outside of your rig, or place in the bed of your pickup truck or inside your Toad."
I'm sorry but I'm facing the first week of "this is your life" and I'm having trouble working out this generator issue. Should I just go and resell it? Is it a bad thing to buy with a Class C and no Toad?
I really need advice.
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Jun-12-2016 07:47 AM
Hank85713 wrote:
Might use a flex pipe or something similar, remember that is all the built ins have and they usually exit either behind the driver door or just under the genset itself.
Jun-11-2016 04:57 PM
Hank85713 wrote:
to the OP, the use of the bumper mount is kinda like what I said I did. DO NOT mount to the bumper as most are not heavy enough to take the weight. You will need to hook up to the frame. I used 2 of the bumper receiver mounts, attached to the frame with gr 8 bolts. I ran the rails out PAST the original hose bumper/carrier and now it only holds some of the weight. Due to the weight I do not carry the spare out there, but did add a reciever carrier and added a plastic work box to carry the stuff that I would normally have to put in bed of truck.
As to the flex pipe, I dont know what was read, but I said to use flex pipe as a way to run the exhaust out if putting the genset in the cubby hole.
Jun-11-2016 04:55 PM
TyroneandGladys wrote:
Our mechanic greatly reduced the amount of heat coming from the engine into the cab by fabricating a air dam that is bolted to the frame just behind the front bumper. According to him the problem is that there is no air flow up around the engine to flush the heat out and the air dam creates that airflow.
Jun-10-2016 09:04 AM
TyroneandGladys wrote:
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If you are going to run a generator anywhere near a RV you should have a CO2 detector in your RV. .
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Jun-09-2016 08:58 PM
Cheryl_B wrote:TyroneandGladys wrote:
On our first Class C we mounted a generator on hitch carrier. Secured it for transport with cargo straps and for theft we used a high quality cable bike lock. Reran the power cord to come out the floor and back to the generator allowing us to be plugged into generator while driving and that allowed us to run the roof air while driving. No problems with exhaust.
If you are going to run a generator anywhere near a RV you should have a CO2 detector in your RV. .
Now, that sounds doable! I don't have a hitch carrier but the usual big bumper with the holding tank hose inside. There's a spare tire mounted back there, too. I was hoping someday to buy a scooter and find a way to mount a ramp for it in that area.
I hear that it gets really hot when you're driving a gas Class C cause the heat of the engine is just pumping into the cab. I noticed that even when I try to put the air vent on and put it all the way to cool, I get nothing but warm air. I will have to find a way to run the generator while driving if that is the case.
I'm so happy that I'm buying a generator! I didn't expect to find a good one so quickly. I pick it up on Sunday morning.