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Brav · 03-03-2016, 11:13 PM

I am wondering if it's possible to safely transport the generator(s) inside the rig. We have a 25FB and could benefit by loading heavy objects in the rear under the dinette for better balance. Does the fuel smell pose a problem? Or just a secure way of holding them in place?

ROBERTSUNRUS · 03-04-2016, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Brav

I am wondering if it's possible to safely transport the generator(s) inside the rig. We have a 25FB and could benefit by loading heavy objects in the rear under the dinette for better balance. Does the fuel smell pose a problem? Or just a secure way of holding them in place?

Hi, I carried my Yamaha 2400 generator for over 10,000 miles in my trailer. This was during my Alaska trip. No fumes what so ever. Mine was in the front of my trailer. This is a safer place in case of a panic stop, the generator will stay in place. Anywhere else, it might come flying forward and cause a lot of damage.

tjdonahoe · 03-04-2016, 04:38 AM

My 2000 w honda has rubber legs, and in the Bach of the pickup it never moves, when in the tool box, and the lid is closed for a week or so when opening there is a gasoline smell....

ROBERT CROSS · 03-04-2016, 04:53 AM

OUR Honda 2000 has always travelled in the AS....

(make sure gas cap vent is closed)

Bob

Brav · 03-04-2016, 08:12 AM

Great thanks all. I definitely need to store mine in the back. Just need to find a way to secure it..

Protagonist · 03-04-2016, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, I carried my Yamaha 2400 generator for over 10,000 miles in my trailer. This was during my Alaska trip. No fumes what so ever. Mine was in the front of my trailer. This is a safer place in case of a panic stop, the generator will stay in place. Anywhere else, it might come flying forward and cause a lot of damage.

Actually the safest place inside the trailer to carry a generator is in the shower. Not only can it not slide around no matter how you maneuver (not just in panic stops), but you can open the shower vent to clear any fumes, and if for some unknown reason the generator should happen to leak oil or fuel while in transit, cleanup is easier because it's all contained in the shower. And if you have the shower drain plug in, you won't even pollute your gray tank if the generator leaks.

sheriff1 · 03-04-2016, 09:14 AM

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Actually the safest place inside the trailer to carry a generator is in the shower. Not only can it not slide around no matter how you maneuver (not just in panic stops), but you can open the shower vent to clear any fumes, and if for some unknown reason the generator should happen to leak oil or fuel while in transit, cleanup is easier because it's all contained in the shower. And if you have the shower drain plug in, you won't even pollute your gray tank if the generator leaks.

I disagree, there is a good chance it will eventually damage the shower pan. They are not generally well supported and that much weight can cause damage.
Ask me how I know...

2015 F350 CC 4X4 6.7 Diesel
2010 27FB Silver Cloud "The Silver Spoon"

Protagonist · 03-04-2016, 09:38 AM

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I disagree, there is a good chance it will eventually damage the shower pan. They are not generally well supported and that much weight can cause damage.

A 2kw generator like the OP has weighs a lot less than a person. I find it hard to believe that carrying a 2kw generator will damage the shower pan due to weight if a big husky adult male taking a shower won't crack it.

There may be other contributing factors in play, such as tiny feet on the generator that concentrate the weight compared to a husky adult male's size 12s, or perhaps bouncing that causes impact loading, either of which might be addressed by putting the generator inside a plastic bin as Robert Cross shows— with a layer of (non-absorbent) padding in the bottom of the bin.

batman · 03-04-2016, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Brav

I am wondering if it's possible to safely transport the generator(s) inside the rig. We have a 25FB and could benefit by loading heavy objects in the rear under the dinette for better balance. Does the fuel smell pose a problem? Or just a secure way of holding them in place?

As long as you do not have any propane appliances running like your furnace or refrigerator. It should be fine.
Be careful of loading too much weight in the rear of the trailer. You need tongue weight on any trailer to prevent a jack knifing effect.

-Dennis

Brav · 03-04-2016, 10:05 AM

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As long as you do not have any propane appliances running like your furnace or refrigerator. It should be fine.
Be careful of loading too much weight in the rear of the trailer. You need tongue weight on any trailer to prevent a jack knifing effect.

-Dennis

Understand. Would weigh everything before takeoff.. right now its way too heavy on the nose with water, batts, propane up front. With a trailer weight of around 6200 loaded, my goal is around 750-800 tongue weight.. not 1100.

Brav · 03-04-2016, 10:18 AM

I am 6'4, 240 lbs.. if it can't support the gen weight, I will be wearing the airstream like a belt.

After looking at the bin method, that is probably the approach I will take and stuff it under the rear dinette, double strapping it into place (somehow).

uncle boo · 03-04-2016, 10:53 AM

Yep, that's how we roll - with the generator container bungi'd to the dinette legs. No smell no sliding....

sheriff1 · 03-04-2016, 10:54 AM

Trust me, something like a generator in the shower pan can damage it during road travel. I can dig up some pictures to prove it. Your results may vary...

2015 F350 CC 4X4 6.7 Diesel
2010 27FB Silver Cloud "The Silver Spoon"

gypsydad · 03-04-2016, 10:55 AM

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I am 6'4, 240 lbs.. if it can't support the gen weight, I will be wearing the airstream like a belt.

After looking at the bin method, that is probably the approach I will take and stuff it under the rear dinette, double strapping it into place (somehow).

At 6'4, 240, you may want to consider using the outside shower where you can turn around more freely--speaking from experience of course?

We go back and forth on the generator question(s)...after 3- 25' AS's, we still get by most of the time with our portable Go Power 80W solar, 2-AGM batteries, and a 1500W inverter; don't have microwave, but do use the hair dryer occasionally, and we watch TV and have electric coffee pot. A 2000 w generator is not quite big enough to run the air conditioner, so if that is your goal, you will likely either move up to a 3000w (heavy) or 2 smaller units= 2 bins? Most of the places we camp in summer are in northern states, so no need for air at night...getting a different TV such as a PU is other option of course; we left our Tahoe years ago for the F150, our first PU...overall utility and ride has been spectacular for use with the AS. Land Rover is very nice also, of course...guess it depends on weather you really need/want the generator...

GammaDog · 03-04-2016, 11:18 AM

For extra safety you could convert to LP and avoid any gas fumes.

romeb · 03-04-2016, 01:52 PM

I use two EU2000s and I usually carry them inside the Airstream. If I'm only staying one night or two I don't always unhook and I can't lower the tailgate on my pickup truck. There was an interesting post about that a few days ago, but even if I DID lower the tailgate it's still a reach and it's way easier to just carry them up the steps. I've left them in the Airstream for a couple months and did not notice any odors. I do keep them in front against the sofa but I do not bother to tie them down...they are heavy enough and have those soft rubber feet so the have never moved around on me.

HowieE · 03-04-2016, 03:43 PM

If you do intend to carry the generator in the shower consider a rubber mat under it to prevent it sliding around and to remove the pounding of the shower floor while traveling.

Yes the generator does not weight as much as you but then you are not jumping up and down while in there.

ROBERTSUNRUS · 03-04-2016, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Protagonist

Actually the safest place inside the trailer to carry a generator is in the shower. Not only can it not slide around no matter how you maneuver (not just in panic stops), but you can open the shower vent to clear any fumes, and if for some unknown reason the generator should happen to leak oil or fuel while in transit, cleanup is easier because it's all contained in the shower. And if you have the shower drain plug in, you won't even pollute your gray tank if the generator leaks.

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Originally Posted by sheriff1

I disagree, there is a good chance it will eventually damage the shower pan. They are not generally well supported and that much weight can cause damage.
Ask me how I know...

2015 F350 CC 4X4 6.7 Diesel
2010 27FB Silver Cloud "The Silver Spoon"

Hi, in my trailer, with my combined bathroom shower, and my 70 lb generator, It would break my back trying to lean in while trying to put in or remove my generator from my shower. Also my generator has metal framing that could easily damage my shower. I can leave my generator in the front of my trailer and do everything I want to do; If in my shower it would have to be moved everyday.

Now that my new tow vehicle is a pickup truck, my generator is mounted in the bed.

BoscoMN · 03-04-2016, 04:11 PM

I have a Honda EU2000 and to get the lid of the Action Packer Rubbermaid container to fit down without binding I did a little careful heat gun melting of the lid interior. After melting two of the interior ridges of the lid I used a 2x4 to compress them so that they do not touch the generator's handle when the lid is closed. Coupling that with a foam gasket and I have an airtight container to further eliminate any potential gas smell.

I went with the 2 gallon Rotopax gas can and plan to mount that either on the tongue or on the rear bumper.

http://rotopax.com/2-Gallon-Gasoline.html

ROBERT CROSS · 03-04-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BoscoMN

I have a Honda EU2000 and to get the lid of the Action Packer Rubbermaid container to fit down without binding I did a little careful heat gun melting of the lid interior. After melting two of the interior ridges of the lid I used a 2x4 to compress them so that they do not touch the generator's handle when the lid is closed. Coupling that with a foam gasket and I have an airtight container to further eliminate any potential gas smell.

I went with the 2 gallon Rotopax gas can and plan to mount that either on the tongue or on the rear bumper.

http://rotopax.com/2-Gallon-Gasoline.html

If you heat gunned a 24 gal AP....it wasn't necessary. If the Honda is off-set the lid will fit without a problem. I also added a self stick foam seal.

Bob