Portable Power...mounting ideas

[DarbyWalters]

I have a Jayco White Hawk 29REKS with dual AC units...50 amp plug.

I am wanting to be able to camp without hookups on Port A Beach.

I am wondering if it would be feasible to "mount" a generator/invertor (something quiet) somehow on the rear bumper. I want it to be secure from easy theft.

Then I have to decide on size and fuel. On the beach, I would probably just use 1 AC unit, Flat Screen TV and Lights. The fridge and hot water heater could run off propane. If I got a propane generator, I already have a line run from the front bottles to a BBQ Grill hookup that we don't use.

I want to do this right and spend good money ONCE. Any suggestions/pics would be greatly appreciated.

[Ron3rd]

jaycocreek wrote:
The inverter IS not the noisy handi.My sons friend has a handi 3k and it's just flat out noisy compared to either the 2 or 3K Honda inverters,almost as loud as my 4K Generac.

Correct, the Handi is noisier as to can see in the dB rating compared tot the regular (expensive) EU3000. It was offered as a cheaper alternative to the EU3000.

[wanderingbob]

The problem with me and the Honda Handi is the small fuel tank . My Honda 3,000 will run my air well beyond 20 hours !

[jaycocreek]

The inverter IS not the noisy handi.My sons friend has a handi 3k and it's just flat out noisy compared to either the 2 or 3K Honda inverters,almost as loud as my 4K Generac.

[hohenwald48]

What specific model of the Honda 3K do you have? I think they make 2 different ones.

[jaycocreek]

I'd also assume that running one 2K (if not needing air) would be a lot quieter than the 3K.

Not so..I own both the 2 and 3K Honda's.Both are fine generators but in my opinion, the 3K is by far the best and quietest,no comparison!The Honda 3K is the quietest generator out there except for the Yamaha 1000..

I've owned about all the generators out there including several Onan's and my choice by far is the Honda 3K with Yamaha coming in second for a one generator for everything,option.

[westend]

Rainier wrote:

DarbyWalters wrote:


Been looking at the Yamaha EF3000iSEB with boost technology. With a 50amp to 30 amp plug...I think it could run the AC/lights/micro/TV...fridge and water heater could run off propane.

From ad: The 3000 Watt EF3000iSEB weighs 149.9 pounds and starts with ease with its electric starter. Designed to be acoustically sound, this extremely quiet generator (53-60 dBA) features Smart Throttle which allows greater fuel efficiency and noise reduction. It will run up to 19 hours at ¼ rated load on a tank of gas. With features such as Built-In Wheels, Boost Technology, and an Oil Watch Warning System, the EF3000iSEB is a powerful yet portable medium-range inverter!
Worried about this: Rated AC Current / Maximum 23.3 / 25 amps @ 120V

For about the same price you can buy two yamaha 2000 inverter generators and then connect them together for 4000watts to run AC, Etc. They also only weigh 47 pounds. That's the set up I have and I love it.

Wise sales says 44 lbs. That would be a weight difference between the 3K and the 2 X 2K sets of 61 lbs. I'd also assume that running one 2K (if not needing air) would be a lot quieter than the 3K.

[Rainier]

DarbyWalters wrote:


Been looking at the Yamaha EF3000iSEB with boost technology. With a 50amp to 30 amp plug...I think it could run the AC/lights/micro/TV...fridge and water heater could run off propane.

From ad: The 3000 Watt EF3000iSEB weighs 149.9 pounds and starts with ease with its electric starter. Designed to be acoustically sound, this extremely quiet generator (53-60 dBA) features Smart Throttle which allows greater fuel efficiency and noise reduction. It will run up to 19 hours at ¼ rated load on a tank of gas. With features such as Built-In Wheels, Boost Technology, and an Oil Watch Warning System, the EF3000iSEB is a powerful yet portable medium-range inverter!
Worried about this: Rated AC Current / Maximum 23.3 / 25 amps @ 120V

For about the same price you can buy two yamaha 2000 inverter generators and then connect them together for 4000watts to run AC, Etc. They also only weigh 47 pounds. That's the set up I have and I love it.

[DarbyWalters]

Been looking at the Yamaha EF3000iSEB with boost technology. With a 50amp to 30 amp plug...I think it could run the AC/lights/micro/TV...fridge and water heater could run off propane.

From ad: The 3000 Watt EF3000iSEB weighs 149.9 pounds and starts with ease with its electric starter. Designed to be acoustically sound, this extremely quiet generator (53-60 dBA) features Smart Throttle which allows greater fuel efficiency and noise reduction. It will run up to 19 hours at ¼ rated load on a tank of gas. With features such as Built-In Wheels, Boost Technology, and an Oil Watch Warning System, the EF3000iSEB is a powerful yet portable medium-range inverter!

Worried about this: Rated AC Current / Maximum 23.3 / 25 amps @ 120V

[wanderingbob]

A 2,000 Honda alone will most likely not run one of your air conditioners ! Two Honda 2,000 will .

[RoyB]

Mounting any of the generators outside in plain view brings in the THIEF problem.

The best solution for me is to keep the generator out of sight when it is not being used. I keep my 2KW Honda secured in the tail gate corner of my truck which is covered with a lockable hard folding panel bed cover. My generator goes where I go...

Roy Ken

[azrving]

I wouldn't do propane. Gasoline is on every street corner. Propane sometimes starts harder in cold weather just depends. I converted a Champion to propane and mounted it on my reinforced rear bumper of a TT. Noisy inside. Now I have a remote start Honda bolted in the truck bed with an insulated, ventilated metal enclosure. With the truck hood to the rv you cant hear it at all. My a/c is 30 amp though.

[samsontdog]

I would not put on the bumper. I have my EU2000 {2} sitting in the rear of my p/up bed. One on each side, locked with large chain. Unlock and slide onto tail gate when I use them. I have a p/up camper shell over the bed as I tow a TT I have alarm wired to rear of p/up at night if anyone comes around the rear of my p/up at night while camping

[Ron3rd]

Get yourself a nice 2000w Inverter genny like a Honda, Yamaha, or Champion, they're only about 45 lbs and either keep it in the back of your truck and plug in or move it by the trailer. Put back when not in use. I see no advantage to mounting it on the bumper. I run my Honda EU2000 on the ground at the back of the trailer secured with a cable and lock to prevent the quick grab. I lock it in the back of the truck under a hard tonneau when not in use.

[DarbyWalters]

Hadn't thought about warranty issues...still have 1 year and 3 months left.



Hope this pic works mounts over the tongue and propane bottles. Holds 300#...could plumb a Propane Generator in easily at this location.

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Cargo-Control/Stromberg-Carlson/CC-255.html

No window at front of trailer...bedroom tho.