New in-truck Generator set-up

[FishByFly]

I carry an electric winch and a pair of aluminum ramps, all from Harbor Freight. Quick setup that allows me to load/unload my generator at home or on the road.

[John Geisen]

Originally Posted by Roadtech

Thanks, but this is moosetags project, not mine.

My bad. I think I got confused while reading one of your posts and it doesn't help to read on my phone. LOL!

Moosetags, great project. I'm learning a bunch! -John

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by John Geisen

This year when we evacuated for hurricane IRMA for two weeks it was used almost daily.

Palm Beach? Was this you I passed on I-95?
Palm Beach tags. Traffic returning to Florida was a nightmare. I saw you exited where there was a KOA. As I tagged along in the other lane, I looked at the back of your trailer and thought, "That looks really good!".
I picked mine up two weeks later.

[70CT]

Originally Posted by moosetags

Both the generator exhaust pipe and the Airstream power cord come out of the same hatch in the topper.

Brian

I would have thought about dumping the exhaust out through the fender well or through the bottom of the bed and using a rubber grommet to plug the hole when not in use. Seems like a shorter exit point for the exhaust? I’m sure I am missing something though.

[moosetags]

Originally Posted by Airstream87

Looks nice, however I have to ask why? We've been using our Airstream for over 20 years and really haven't needed a generator, although we do have one at home that got used when tornado took out power and we stayed in Airstream.

The "why" is because we wanted a more convenient way of accessing generator power for overnight Wal-Mart or truck plaza stops. When we do our long distance cross country runs, we like to drive a longer day. Most campgrounds do not lend themselves to a quick overnight stop.

Our new configuration allows us to stop for the night and be hooked up to power within five minutes.

Brian

[Roadtech]

Originally Posted by FishByFly

I carry an electric winch and a pair of aluminum ramps, all from Harbor Freight. Quick setup that allows me to load/unload my generator at home or on the road.

I have thought about doing this. How do you attach the winch? Is it powered by 110v or from truck battery?

[FishByFly]

My winch is mounted to an aluminum tube that goes from side rail to side rail. The bar can collapse for storage. I ran a cable from the battery to the truck bed and have an anderson plug for the connection.

For a few years, I just dead lifted the Honda 3000 to the tailgate. I started to get concerned about my back.

[Roadtech]

I use one of these:

http://vikingsl.com/portfolio/rack-jack-magnum/

[TouringDan]

Looks like a well thought out design Moosetags. Just modify as needed based on your experience using the design as is.

Dan