RE: Need sm. 12v generator
Are you only interested in a new generator?
If not, you might look for a Honda EX650 on the used market. The are very reliable and very quiet - 54 dB at full power (the new Hondas are about 53dB at idle). This little genny will drive about a 45 amp charger or converter for your RV's 12V electrical needs and topping up of your rig's battery bank.
Mine comes from the 1980's and starts right up even after months of sitting around. Metal case instead of plastic -> plastic is used for the newer Honda's. Runs 7-8 hours on 1/2 gallon of gas. Around $250 on the used market. Built like a tank but small and it weighs about 48 lbs. Honda discontinuid them around 1999.
Good idea! Thanks.
RE: Dog goes nuts going over pass
Dogs will pick up on your energy, too. Act as if nothing is wrong before during and after the trip. Ignore the dog when they begin shaking. Somehow they have been reinforced on that behaviour (you picked them up?) and now they do it every time.
Only talk to them or pick them up if they are doing nothing during the pass, and praise them big time after they stop shaking.
This is good advice except in a situation like this where I can see he is in great pain. I am finding it hard to ignore that.
RE: Need sm. 12v generator
Lots of ideas. Thank you John. Doug originally intended to build a 12v charger. I don't know all the details (and the man himself is on the road working), but I know he has not found the right motor. He tried a couple of different old lawnmower motors so far that he couldn't use. Also there is a convenience factor and a noise factor with that option. The Honda EU1000i at CW is $699, and I believe the Yamaha is about that. That little one that "looks" like them (I'm can't comment on specs) at "Joe's" that I asked about, is so cheap (299.)I was hoping someone knew what it is. I can't find any real info. on it.
Dog goes nuts going over pass
Our little Maltese, Shoni, is 14 mos. old and has only been over the Santiam Pass near where we live in Oregon a couple of times so far. The pass is up to 4800 ft. and has a pretty steep decline. (We live in the Willamette Valley at 200 ft.) The poor baby just starts shaking and goes nuts trying to hide or escape when near the top and clear down the other side. He isn't usually scared or silly about things, so it is very unusual behavior for him. The only thing I can think of as a possible reason is that it bothers his ears. He doesn't have an ear infection and has done this everytime in both directions, over and back.
I've tried making him yawn to pop his ears, getting to chew something or drink, but it didn't work. The poor thing is so upset and miserable it is hard to watch and do nothing. Could it be something else? Or what should I do when it is happening? Whatever I do to try and comfort him doesn't help. He shakes so hard I worry for his health.
Need sm. 12v generator
Husband, Doug, wants a little portable gas generator to charge our 4 golf cart battery system. We saw a "Joe's" ad in today's paper for a "Sportman Series 1,100 watt" super quiet generator. I can't find any specs or reviews on it. It is only $299 after $40 rebate on sale. I'm trying to find out if it is worth getting for a charger.
We have an inverter system and don't need a generator for electric power, just a charger. We have a 5,000 watt big noisey monster generator with a DC plug, but it is too hard to move around and too loud.
