tpi
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I'm considering a Yamaha EF1000 generator. I have a Yamaha 3000i for heavier loads. The 3000 evaporates a bit of fuel and I notice gas smell if its in a contained space such as my last class B van.
Has anyone traveled with the smaller 1000 watt Yamaha and found the vent shutoff to be effective in stopping fuel odor? Hot weather and elevation changes bring it out the most. I'd especially like to hear from those who use SUV to tow and keep the generator in the SUV.
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midnightsadie
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the gas caps are vented, could be the source of the odor.
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tpi
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Thats the case on my 3000, vented gas cap is source of smell. Do any of them have a vent shutoff? Or has someone found a way to carry a vented model inside vehicle without smelling gassy?
Just checked the EF1000 online owners manual, it does have fuel vent shutoff.
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On the few occasions when I have had to transport my 1000 Honda inside a vehicle, I close the vent cap, then place the Honda inside a large garbage bag and tie the opening secure. Never had an odor problem.
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tpi
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Good news. I'm looking for a small generator to supplement my solar.
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There is a reason for a vent cap bcause gas expands when warmed.
The generator never belongs inside a passenger compartment. If you are a "gambling man" you have very good chance of having an explosion. Keep up your insurance for your family. Too many sources for ignition.
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MNtundraRet wrote:There is a reason for a vent cap bcause gas expands when warmed.
The generator never belongs inside a passenger compartment. If you are a "gambling man" you have very good chance of having an explosion. Keep up your insurance for your family. Too many sources for ignition.
DITTO.. Though I have, on occasion, carried a gas can in the car, I do not like to carry it any farther than needed.
When you put a container of gasoline inside an area intended for humans and that area is "Enclosed" gas vapors can build up till one of two things happens. both bad.
One, if the mix is right and there is a spark, say from a switch closure (Brake light switch?) KABOOM!!!!!!!
The other is the fuel vapors will warp your mind, causing you to be unable to control the vehicle, and that can lead to CRASH, also KABOOM.
Where did I carry my portable for a few thousand miles.....
Hitch Hauler cargo tray. OUTSIDE the coach.. Padlocked to the tray
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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mlts22
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I'd look for a gas cap. CARB-compliant generators have a gas camp that you can open and close the venting on it. I'm sure you can find one for the EF1000 that has this feature.
If this doesn't stop the gasoline fumes, then there might be a fuel hose loose somewhere.
In any case, if at all possible, keep the generator outside, because gasoline not just will be toxic and overwhelm with fumes if it doesn't explode, but causes cancer with long term exposure.
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tpi
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I plan on keeping generator in truck bed most of time. But I am exploring the option of occasionally putting it in cab or trailer for security.
I do not want danger of explosion. What are people doing w/ SUVs and trailers?
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