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Re: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
TomG2 wrote: roadjunkie wrote: I don't need to measure it. The cover won't close unless the unit is lying on it's side. Once I fill with gas and oil, that can't happen. I don't even have the wheels attached to it yet because of the space problem under the hard bed cover. Bottom line is it needs to be mounted outside the bed of my truck. Sorry for offering a suggestion. On my F150, I have two inches of vertical clearance under the tonneau cover. Looks like you have no choice, just like you said earlier. I did have to use smaller wheels to make it work for me. The suggestion is appreciated but I wouldn't have had to post this question if it fit under the cover. I hauled it home with the cover closed.... lying on it's side. I unboxed and tried it again and it still won't fit standing upright, even with no wheels on it.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
TomG2 wrote: roadjunkie wrote: .....snip......The bumper won't hold it, as I mentioned, there's a hard cover on my bed so it won't fit in the truck. Looks like it's going to be the over-the-gas-bottle mounting rack. Thanks for all the advice. Have you actually measured the clearance under your bed cover? Mine fits easily. I have mounted a couple of small wheels to facilitate rolling it out onto a 2 X 2 piece of plywood on the tailgate. Big advantage is that there is no vibration transferred to the trailer and easier access for refueling and maintenance. I would want to cover the generator if it was on the tank mount. For lunch or quick nap while traveling, I pull into a remote parking place, drop the tailgate, start the generator, plug in the trailer, and enjoy my AC, microwave, battery charger, just about like being plugged in at a campground. I don't need to measure it. The cover won't close unless the unit is lying on it's side. Once I fill with gas and oil, that can't happen. I don't even have the wheels attached to it yet because of the space problem under the hard bed cover. Bottom line is it needs to be mounted outside the bed of my truck.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
roadjunkie wrote: crcr wrote: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator ... Lock it up in your garage at home (or return it for a refund), and buy an inverter generator. This will ensure that you don't make enemies of each and every one of your neighbors when camping, and will exhibit that you have consideration for others. Wow... I've been away for awhile and this thread has taken an odd direction. First off, please allow me to apologize for purchasing a generator that was in my budget when I should have consulted all of the financial experts on here. CRCR.... If anyone is offended by my generator, I'll just kick the sh*t out of them. That usually calms them down. It's pretty simple: Spend $319.99 for 4000W or $2300 for 3000W? Hmmmm...... that is a tough one. I think I'm going to take the 4000W for $319.99. I see a few of you guys did throw out some ideas for me to mount this gas spewing, eardrum splitting, aggravating monstrosity. I appreciate it. The bumper won't hold it, as I mentioned, there's a hard cover on my bed so it won't fit in the truck. Looks like it's going to be the over-the-gas-bottle mounting rack. Thanks for all the advice.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
discovery4us wrote: I built a rack to hold my generator above the propane tanks on the a frame of an old Alpha TH and it worked well. Extra weight was not noticeable on the tongue jack or when towing. Downside was starting it. It was a rope pull and with it being high I darn near had to get on a ladder to start it. I think this is the best option for me since the rear bumper doesn't look that strong and it's not the 4x4 bumper like on most TT's. It's 2x4 box steel.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
Ralph Cramden wrote: This is one of the most entertaining generator threads I have had the pleasure to read in many moons!!! I guess so. All I wanted to know was what was the best way to mount it to my travel trailer and asked no questions about which ones were better/quieter. I think I'll end up mounting it over the gas bottles too. Rear bumper on an ultra-lite isn't really strong enough to support 100 to 200 pounds (generator and rack).405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
TomG2 wrote: 2oldman wrote: TomG2 wrote: I only run my generator where the sound is not a problem and anyone within 200 feet of me is too close anyway. If I need to run it full time, I move to a cooler place or a park with hookups. That's considerate of you. Thanks. I'm now within 400' of 3 of these construction site generators, and the Champion is by far the loudest of them all. I'm sure more will be moving in tomorrow. I may have to leave.. we'll see. I never park within 400' of people running any brand of generator. Thanks for the report but you cannot hear my generator from 400' in any direction. Sixty long paces and the sound is gone. As a surveyor, I know about what 200' looks like and as a contractor, I know what real contractor generators sound like. I also realize it is popular to slam what others own. Well put, Tom. I like to hear a man speak the truth. I wonder if all the people who are complaining about loud generators use a generator at all. If they don't, I see where they could be annoyed but if they do, and they don't have a problem spending $2k to $3k, much more on a generator, it would be awful snobbish/self-centered of them to look down on someone trying to accomplish the same thing but with a smaller budget to work with. I hope there aren't any people like that on here.167Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
TomG2 wrote: A person with a modern battery operated grinder can defeat all but the largest chains, cables, and locks. Dewalt makes a nice one. I think someone cutting through a chain with a grinder and abrasive wheel might draw some unwanted attention.149Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
bikendan wrote: roadjunkie, unless you're only using that Champion 4000w for boondocking and not in campgrounds, you're gonna get more "get an inverter generator" posts, than helpful posts. If you are using it in a campground, most here will hope it gets stolen. I own that generator and I only use it for home backup power and would NEVER use it in a campground. I use a Honda 2000i inverter generator for campground usage. I wouldn't use it in a campground either..... unless there was no power. I sleep with a C-pap and if the power goes down, I don't sleep.150Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator
crcr wrote: Ideas for carrying/securing open framed generator ... Lock it up in your garage at home (or return it for a refund), and buy an inverter generator. This will ensure that you don't make enemies of each and every one of your neighbors when camping, and will exhibit that you have consideration for others. Spend $319.99 for 4000W or $2300 for 3000W? Hmmmm...... that is a tough one. I think I'm going to take the 4000W for $319.99.149Views0likes0Comments
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