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Storing generators when traveling?

Freeborn530
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Recently acquired two Yamaha portable generators. I have a crew cab truck and usually keep propane grill, chairs in the back ... Should I keep the generators in the camper when on the road, for example stopping for shopping? Or in the back seat area covered by tarp?
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Kayteg1
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naahh... that never is going happen to me.
Just like propane fires :d

Grit_dog
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In the case of a bad accident I can see appreciate that generators bouncing around a truck cab is dangerous, but do you strap down your groceries?
A can of juice could be a projectile too if you rolled the truck coming home from the grocery store.
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Grit_dog
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Kayteg1 wrote:
Now, how you install generator 6 ft behind the axle having short-bed?
Another trolling story?


IDK, you're the one that said it. And it's pretty easy to accomplish....not sure where you're headed with this one.
Hitch rack on an extension is a good 6' behind the rear axle.

I meant the difference in stability being significant is a falsehood.
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covered_wagon
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TxGearhead wrote:
I carry Honda 2000's in the rear seat floorboards, covered with a towel for camo for prying eyes.
The Honda OEM gas caps will not leak, but the IPI long run quick connect caps will.


Do you have to strap them down someway in case of an accident?

TxGearhead
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I carry Honda 2000's in the rear seat floorboards, covered with a towel for camo for prying eyes.
The Honda OEM gas caps will not leak, but the IPI long run quick connect caps will.
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Kayteg1
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It is not solution - it is compromise.
Face it, unless you have dually and big compartment in the camper to put generator in it, you will always have some danger or inconvenience.
or both.

K_Mac
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It's been on back seat, in N.L.gen. compartment,on my front fishing rack, different trips call for different solutions.

Kayteg1
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Now, how you install generator 6 ft behind the axle having short-bed?
Another trolling story?

Grit_dog
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Kayteg1 wrote:
jaycocreek wrote:


What's not to like about that setup..Thumbs up!!!

150 lb added 6 ft behind the axle adds over 200lb on the axle.
Moving COG to the rear will bring stability issue.
Not a big problem when you drive dually, but not advised for SRW trucks.


I might believe that if I hadn't been hauling a 4000lb + camper around on the shortest short bed truck out there for years.
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Grit_dog
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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.
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pianotuna
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I'd be adding a brace under that compartment.
Regards, Don
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bigfootgrey
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Hereโ€™s the Bigfoot version! Polar Cub A/C runs on 1 eu2000i.
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Kayteg1
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jaycocreek wrote:


What's not to like about that setup..Thumbs up!!!

150 lb added 6 ft behind the axle adds over 200lb on the axle.
Moving COG to the rear will bring stability issue.
Not a big problem when you drive dually, but not advised for SRW trucks.

jaycocreek
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burningman wrote:
You sure can!


What's not to like about that setup..Thumbs up!!!
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burningman
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You sure can!
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