Generator Use
I know that this question has been asked in other forums. But, can't seem to find any answer. When you are staying overnight in one of the "free" places, like Walmart, Kmart, Cracker Barrel, and a few...
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Rovin' Bones wrote:Floridastorm wrote:
Has anyone ever stopped to figure how much it costs to run let's say a 4K gasoline generator for 8 straight hours?
I have an early 80s model Onan 4KW genset. I average about 1/2 to 3/4 gallon per hour. (Useage is typically on the higher end in colder temps).
That fuel consumption is about right; call it maybe $10 for eight hours of use at current gas prices. Around these parts, at least, it's pretty hard to find a campsite with an electric hookup for less than $30 to $40 a night. Also around these parts, it's also rare that one needs to run the air conditioner to be comfortable at night most of the time.
