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01-20-2011, 12:09 PM
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Geezer
1991 25' Excella
Sapulpa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 90
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Generator adding
We would like to add a generator and was wondering if anyone had discovered a way to add one. I would like to save some $ by parking in low rent parking such a Walmart, State campgrounds etc. I suspect we will have to add one to our truck bed. Not mujch room on A frame for even a bike.
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01-20-2011, 12:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,742
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LRPorter
We would like to add a generator and was wondering if anyone had discovered a way to add one. I would like to save some $ by parking in low rent parking such a Walmart, State campgrounds etc. I suspect we will have to add one to our truck bed. Not mujch room on A frame for even a bike.
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It can be done, but Airstreams really aren't built for it. You're better off putting your gennie in your truck bed, like you mentioned.
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01-20-2011, 12:27 PM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Aux. Power
Funny story.
We stopped at the Casino in Grand Prairie, Alberta, in 2008, and while the BH cleaned out her purse, I did some maintenance on the Clipper. A fellow with a fiver that was parked in the corner of the large lot, came over to BS and have a cool one in the heat of the day.
He was a full timer and thought the rent was cheap so had settled in on site. Because of the heat wave, and all the money he was saving, he went to Walmart and bought a AUX. to power the AC. Went to bed that night with the AUX. just sitting beside 5th wheel as he had just hooked it up to try. Got up in the morning and if was gone.
The same day he went back and bought another as the heat wave was lasting. He did all the proper things, like chaining into the back of pu truck, etc. Two days later he went shopping at Walmat again, and when he came out to the pu, the chain was cut and the second AUX. was gone.
Maybe CG rent is not to bad afterall???
Dave
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01-20-2011, 01:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Maybe someone thought it was too noisy? zz
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01-20-2011, 01:39 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,169
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If you have a pickup the best thing is to put the generator in the pickup bed.
Some people put them under Tonneau covers or in a box so as to avoid advertising their presence to would-be thieves.
A fact to consider is that few people find it practical to utilize a generator in a walmart parking lot. With proper wiring the tow vehicle will charge the trailer batteries at least a little while underway which should help when traveling from one parking lot to the next if that's your thing.
Another fact to consider is that most state campgrounds offer electricity at reasonable rates that are much lower than the cost of running a generator, let alone buying one and running one.
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01-20-2011, 02:25 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Might need the genny for aircon. zz
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01-20-2011, 03:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 442
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What, Me Worry!
Quote:
Originally Posted by masseyfarm
Funny story.
We stopped at the Casino in Grand Prairie, Alberta, in 2008, and while the BH cleaned out her purse, I did some maintenance on the Clipper. A fellow with a fiver that was parked in the corner of the large lot, came over to BS and have a cool one in the heat of the day.
He was a full timer and thought the rent was cheap so had settled in on site. Because of the heat wave, and all the money he was saving, he went to Walmart and bought a AUX. to power the AC. Went to bed that night with the AUX. just sitting beside 5th wheel as he had just hooked it up to try. Got up in the morning and if was gone.
The same day he went back and bought another as the heat wave was lasting. He did all the proper things, like chaining into the back of pu truck, etc. Two days later he went shopping at Walmat again, and when he came out to the pu, the chain was cut and the second AUX. was gone.
Maybe CG rent is not to bad afterall???
Dave
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I never have worried about mine being stolen, see the following link:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f448...s-68808-2.html
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01-20-2011, 05:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1990 34' Excella
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 84
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A very good friend of ours with a 32 Excella mounted a propane gen under his front window - had a stainless steel insulated compartment built - and it was a super installation. His name is Jerry Holden - and he's an Airstreamer from way way back (further than me)! You couldn't hardly hear his generator - I want one!!!
jan
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01-20-2011, 07:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Securing a Generator
We had concerns about securing our generator ... so we had a lockbox fabricated for ours. We carry the generator in the bed of the truck. With input from others, we had our lockbox fabricated where the base extended far enough that the lockbox could be secured by driving onto the extended base with either the tow vehicle tire or the trailer tire. When using the generator, we have rarely removed it from the bed. We mostly leave it chained in the bed of the truck and run it there. Following is the link to the thread with photos:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f448...box-67328.html
It may not be the solution you're looking for ... but possibly an option for consideration.
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01-20-2011, 08:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Morrilton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 591
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Don't do what a previous owner did to our AS. He had the rear frame portion reinforced and put a rack for the generator, welded to the rear of the frame extension, where it was reinforced. Bad juju. First of all, it was ugly as all get out and ruined Esmerelda's looks. Second, even with reinforcement, it just wasn't right. The AS frame was never intended to be used that way, and it probably did some damage. I'm sure we'll find out sometime.
First thing we did was have it cut off. Esmerelda is fine now, but will probably develop rear sag or separation before her time. Kinda' like me.
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2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins HD 1987 Excella 32'
"Besides, I'm a gypsy at heart and I like to travel around." Reba McEntire
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01-24-2011, 12:22 PM
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Geezer
1991 25' Excella
Sapulpa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 90
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We were camped at a State Park near Grand Coolee and heard a similar story. Seems exterior is just asking for trouble. As for sound the Honda geherators are very quiet.
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01-24-2011, 02:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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01-24-2011, 02:52 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GetOutDoors
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Wow, Nice work............
Ken
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01-24-2011, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 512
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Thanks.
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