Handbasket
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Is there any chance you could use a hand-powered siphon or pump to remove gas directly from the van's tank to the generator? I gotta feeling that there may be something in the filler neck to prevent this, but thought I'd toss the idea out. It's something I contemplated when looking at a VW CVC... putting a window A/C unit on the front (non-moving)roof, and fabbing a duct into the van & a hitch-hauler just big enough for a Honda 2K. I was thinking of trying one of those inverted 'L' shaped siphons with the squeeze-bulb on top (used for refueling kerosene heaters) and extend the hoses on each end.
Also, if you're going to use one one of those hitch carriers, you might want to consider some kind of small 'flagpoles' at the outer corners... a reminder to you and others that it's there, and an aid to parking.
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KHJPHOTO
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I have traveled the country from shore to shore and Jackson Hole to Florida with my 2000i and gas can on the hitch carrier. Just make sure it is locked down!!
Ahhhhhh, tell me - whats the point of an EMPTY gas can????
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bananadanna
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WM and West Marine have many small marine gas tanks. I might tuck a small flat tank in one of the underside cavities to give it frame protection. Depends on how easy it is secure it there.
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booster
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How about a real silly thought here. (we have a built in generator so it is only speculation). Has anyone looked at the possibility of doing a propane conversion on the Honda, so you could run it off the barbecue grill output from the RV propane tank? No fuel to carry or worry about that way.
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Handbasket
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booster wrote:How about a real silly thought here. (we have a built in generator so it is only speculation). Has anyone looked at the possibility of doing a propane conversion on the Honda, so you could run it off the barbecue grill output from the RV propane tank? No fuel to carry or worry about that way.
Scroll down to the last pic in the first post in this thread from the truck campers forum.... http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/24021197/page/1.cfm. So yes, it can be done. Dunno if Sizzy's van has a built-in LP tank, tho', and I'd assume using LP derates the output by ~10%.
Jim, "You simply must stay in shape. My grandma started walking 5 miles a day when she was 60. Now she's 97. We have no idea where she is."
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sizzy
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Thanks everyone for all the advice. I think I will secure the generator to the hitch carrier with a good cable lock cover it and use a small gas tank secured to the hitch. The flat one mentioned sounds like a good idea. I wish I had the talent to change it to propane but that is way beyond my scope. I will let you know how it worked out when I return in July.
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Glad you started this topic, sizzy as I'm heading out for a trip with my boys soon. I went over to see a farmer friend with the van and generator and we (he) figured out a small (12"x30") receiver mounted platform - tube frame with a steel top. Tube so I can use tie down straps and not abrade them and a little extra width to carry a one gallon gas can should I choose to. Would also be able to strap on a Rubbermaid ActionPacker box or cooler large enough to fit the EU2000 in. With the straps it can be cinched down tight but easy to remove to put in the rig for security when we're away from the vehicle. I figure a big black garbage bag will work well for temporary weather issues (set the gen inside and strap the whole thing down. This will be way better than the huge Hitch Haul I've got now.
Now, we can run the microwave and a/c anywhere! WooHoo!!
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Wrkn2mch
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Handbasket wrote:booster wrote:
Jim, "You simply must stay in shape. My grandma started walking 5 miles a day when she was 60. Now she's 97. We have no idea where she is."
Your Grandma sounds like a great gal ....Lets see now 5 miles a day times 365 days a year times 37 years = 67,525 miles .... I think i seen her walk past my house a few times but i don't think she's ready to come home yet.
Joe
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goreds2
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When running the generator on the hitch carrier, should you have it laying on wood slabs? It seems to me the generator would create more noise on metal with the vibration etc.
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sizzy
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I haven't really had a problem with noisy vibrations. The Honda has little rubber feet and does not cause any noise. My hitch carrier is pretty tight and doesn't rattle. I lock the Honda on the hitch with a cable lock I bought at Home Depot. It is pretty tight and I do not release it when running the Honda on the hitch.
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