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Generator
On 12/24/2012 12:33 AM, Eisboch wrote:
"GuzzisRule" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:58:04 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: John, the point is that if you are thinking of it for camping use .... and plan to stay at public campgrounds ... they are most likely not going to allow use of a generator like that. It's too noisy and an annoyance to other campers. You might not mind, but others will definitely complain. Heck, I remember back when we were into the RV thing for a while. Campsites didn't like you running the generator that came with the camper. Apparently my camping use got overlooked. I wouldn't be using it at campgrounds where electricity is available, but where I'm either alone or with others on a generator. I've never, while in campgrounds in the US, had a need for a generator. -------------------------------------------------------------------- I think the camping comments made by me and others are in response to your original post where you specifically stated: "This will be used primarily for camping trips and, if necessary, emergencies." I don't see how any of us overlooked anything. When it comes to generators, you get what you pay for. The one you are looking at is a cheaply made, Chinese import that has a reputation for being very short-lived. You may balk at the price of an inverter based Honda or one of it's Yamaha or Suzuki equivalents, but if you read some of the reviews and people's experiences of the cheap Chinese generators you will find that you'll go through several of them while the better ones are still going strong. I'd also reconsider if you really need 3kw of portable power. The inverter design (Honda, Yamaha, etc.) 2000 watt is sufficient for most camping, boating and emergency power applications if you manage the load put on it. My EU-2000i easily ran a full sized home refrigerator, couple of incandescent lights, a Direct TV receiver and large flat panel TV 24/7 for over a week after hurricane Wilma. When I wanted to brew a pot of coffee, I temporarily unplugged the refrigerator, made the coffee, then plugged the refrigerator back in. All this time it ran on the lower RPM range, automatically kicking up briefly for a heavier load (like when the refrigerator compressor kicked on) and then dropped back to it's low RPM range after the compressor was running. The generator you are looking at runs at 3600 RPM continuously, burning more gas than necessary and, as previously pointed out, is loud. The other benefit of an inverter type generator is that the output voltage is a very clean, sine wave. This is important when powering sensitive devices like computers. Appliances, like Microwaves, might not work with the cheap square wave inverters. Honda's are nice. Work hard, last long. |
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#83
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On 12/24/2012 8:27 AM, JustWait wrote:
On 12/23/2012 8:38 PM, GuzzisRule wrote: On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:47:00 -0800, thumper wrote: On 12/23/2012 2:58 PM, Eisboch wrote: John, the point is that if you are thinking of it for camping use .... and plan to stay at public campgrounds ... they are most likely not going to allow use of a generator like that. It's too noisy and an annoyance to other campers. You might not mind, but others will definitely complain. Heck, I remember back when we were into the RV thing for a while. Campsites didn't like you running the generator that came with the camper. Anyone in a nearby tent will especially hate it. Actually, I can't even think of a place we've stayed where tents were nearby. Usually the tent area is well removed from the RV area. Oh well... Looks like you are gonna' be one of "those guys".... Tent campers can see you coming a mile away. Tent camping in a RV park is like camping in your back yard. Why? There are so many places you can hike to to get away from "it all". |
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#84
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On 12/24/2012 8:47 AM, Meyer wrote:
On 12/24/2012 8:27 AM, JustWait wrote: On 12/23/2012 8:38 PM, GuzzisRule wrote: On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 15:47:00 -0800, thumper wrote: On 12/23/2012 2:58 PM, Eisboch wrote: John, the point is that if you are thinking of it for camping use .... and plan to stay at public campgrounds ... they are most likely not going to allow use of a generator like that. It's too noisy and an annoyance to other campers. You might not mind, but others will definitely complain. Heck, I remember back when we were into the RV thing for a while. Campsites didn't like you running the generator that came with the camper. Anyone in a nearby tent will especially hate it. Actually, I can't even think of a place we've stayed where tents were nearby. Usually the tent area is well removed from the RV area. Oh well... Looks like you are gonna' be one of "those guys".... Tent campers can see you coming a mile away. Tent camping in a RV park is like camping in your back yard. Why? There are so many places you can hike to to get away from "it all". Not if you are camping out of necessity... Where we race, there are usually no rooms available, and we don't have a camper. |
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#85
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Generator
On Monday, December 24, 2012 9:21:26 AM UTC-4, BAR wrote:
In article , says... On Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:01:51 PM UTC-4, Eisboch wrote: "GuzzisRule" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:32:14 -0500, JustWait wrote: On 12/23/2012 10:26 AM, GuzzisRule wrote: I just ordered this thing, on sale for $279.99. Anyone ever used or had one? http://tinyurl.com/cz9eobb This will be used primarily for camping trips and, if necessary, emergencies. Oooops, missed he "camping trips" part. Your camp neighbors are gonna' hate you for running a contractors genny at the campsite.. Just sayin'.. At those kinds of campgrounds, electricity is available - wouldn't need a generator. If camping in a place where a generator is needed - like off the highway in Canada somewhere - anyone else around will be using their generator also. ------------------------------- Nope. You are wrong. There are electricity-less campsites but they are typically favored by people who want to truly connect with nature. They go there to get away from noise, not to microwave hotdogs or run a coffee maker. Bingo! A lot of people like to camp the old simple way ..maybe with a Coleman lantern and stove. Here's my credit card, where is my room. I had enough camping in shelter halves and all-weather sleeping bags. Although my wife isn't interested in camping, I could, and have, slept in the back of a stationwagon. Funny...before I bought my last 2 new vehicles, I crawled in back to see if I could sleep in the cargo area if required. With the back seats down it's a tight fit in the back of the RAV4...laying kitty corner. |
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#86
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Generator
On 12/24/2012 9:09 AM, wrote:
On Monday, December 24, 2012 9:21:26 AM UTC-4, BAR wrote: In article , says... On Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:01:51 PM UTC-4, Eisboch wrote: "GuzzisRule" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:32:14 -0500, JustWait wrote: On 12/23/2012 10:26 AM, GuzzisRule wrote: I just ordered this thing, on sale for $279.99. Anyone ever used or had one? http://tinyurl.com/cz9eobb This will be used primarily for camping trips and, if necessary, emergencies. Oooops, missed he "camping trips" part. Your camp neighbors are gonna' hate you for running a contractors genny at the campsite.. Just sayin'.. At those kinds of campgrounds, electricity is available - wouldn't need a generator. If camping in a place where a generator is needed - like off the highway in Canada somewhere - anyone else around will be using their generator also. ------------------------------- Nope. You are wrong. There are electricity-less campsites but they are typically favored by people who want to truly connect with nature. They go there to get away from noise, not to microwave hotdogs or run a coffee maker. Bingo! A lot of people like to camp the old simple way ..maybe with a Coleman lantern and stove. Here's my credit card, where is my room. I had enough camping in shelter halves and all-weather sleeping bags. Although my wife isn't interested in camping, I could, and have, slept in the back of a stationwagon. Funny...before I bought my last 2 new vehicles, I crawled in back to see if I could sleep in the cargo area if required. With the back seats down it's a tight fit in the back of the RAV4...laying kitty corner. Yur marriage kind of shaky? |
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#87
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On 12/24/12 9:09 AM, wrote:
On Monday, December 24, 2012 9:21:26 AM UTC-4, BAR wrote: In article , says... On Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:01:51 PM UTC-4, Eisboch wrote: "GuzzisRule" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:32:14 -0500, JustWait wrote: On 12/23/2012 10:26 AM, GuzzisRule wrote: I just ordered this thing, on sale for $279.99. Anyone ever used or had one? http://tinyurl.com/cz9eobb This will be used primarily for camping trips and, if necessary, emergencies. Oooops, missed he "camping trips" part. Your camp neighbors are gonna' hate you for running a contractors genny at the campsite.. Just sayin'.. At those kinds of campgrounds, electricity is available - wouldn't need a generator. If camping in a place where a generator is needed - like off the highway in Canada somewhere - anyone else around will be using their generator also. ------------------------------- Nope. You are wrong. There are electricity-less campsites but they are typically favored by people who want to truly connect with nature. They go there to get away from noise, not to microwave hotdogs or run a coffee maker. Bingo! A lot of people like to camp the old simple way ..maybe with a Coleman lantern and stove. Here's my credit card, where is my room. I had enough camping in shelter halves and all-weather sleeping bags. Although my wife isn't interested in camping, I could, and have, slept in the back of a stationwagon. Funny...before I bought my last 2 new vehicles, I crawled in back to see if I could sleep in the cargo area if required. With the back seats down it's a tight fit in the back of the RAV4...laying kitty corner. Camping out in a tent was a lot of fun when I was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. We didn't have portable generators, of course, so we actually were camping out. We did have Coleman coolers, ice, lanterns, flashlights, bug spray, hatchets, et cetera. |
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#88
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In article om,
says... On 12/24/2012 9:09 AM, wrote: On Monday, December 24, 2012 9:21:26 AM UTC-4, BAR wrote: In article , says... On Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:01:51 PM UTC-4, Eisboch wrote: "GuzzisRule" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:32:14 -0500, JustWait wrote: On 12/23/2012 10:26 AM, GuzzisRule wrote: I just ordered this thing, on sale for $279.99. Anyone ever used or had one? http://tinyurl.com/cz9eobb This will be used primarily for camping trips and, if necessary, emergencies. Oooops, missed he "camping trips" part. Your camp neighbors are gonna' hate you for running a contractors genny at the campsite.. Just sayin'.. At those kinds of campgrounds, electricity is available - wouldn't need a generator. If camping in a place where a generator is needed - like off the highway in Canada somewhere - anyone else around will be using their generator also. ------------------------------- Nope. You are wrong. There are electricity-less campsites but they are typically favored by people who want to truly connect with nature. They go there to get away from noise, not to microwave hotdogs or run a coffee maker. Bingo! A lot of people like to camp the old simple way ..maybe with a Coleman lantern and stove. Here's my credit card, where is my room. I had enough camping in shelter halves and all-weather sleeping bags. Although my wife isn't interested in camping, I could, and have, slept in the back of a stationwagon. Funny...before I bought my last 2 new vehicles, I crawled in back to see if I could sleep in the cargo area if required. With the back seats down it's a tight fit in the back of the RAV4...laying kitty corner. Yur marriage kind of shaky? Man, you crazy right wingers are sure quick with the ASSumptions. |
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#89
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In article ,
says... On Monday, December 24, 2012 9:21:26 AM UTC-4, BAR wrote: In article , says... On Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:01:51 PM UTC-4, Eisboch wrote: "GuzzisRule" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:32:14 -0500, JustWait wrote: On 12/23/2012 10:26 AM, GuzzisRule wrote: I just ordered this thing, on sale for $279.99. Anyone ever used or had one? http://tinyurl.com/cz9eobb This will be used primarily for camping trips and, if necessary, emergencies. Oooops, missed he "camping trips" part. Your camp neighbors are gonna' hate you for running a contractors genny at the campsite.. Just sayin'.. At those kinds of campgrounds, electricity is available - wouldn't need a generator. If camping in a place where a generator is needed - like off the highway in Canada somewhere - anyone else around will be using their generator also. ------------------------------- Nope. You are wrong. There are electricity-less campsites but they are typically favored by people who want to truly connect with nature. They go there to get away from noise, not to microwave hotdogs or run a coffee maker. Bingo! A lot of people like to camp the old simple way ..maybe with a Coleman lantern and stove. Here's my credit card, where is my room. I had enough camping in shelter halves and all-weather sleeping bags. Although my wife isn't interested in camping, I could, and have, slept in the back of a stationwagon. Funny...before I bought my last 2 new vehicles, I crawled in back to see if I could sleep in the cargo area if required. With the back seats down it's a tight fit in the back of the RAV4...laying kitty corner. You should have bought a man's vehicle like my F150 5.4L V8 SuperCrew. One person can sleep in the front seat and another can sleep in the back seat. |
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#90
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In article , says...
On 12/24/12 9:09 AM, wrote: On Monday, December 24, 2012 9:21:26 AM UTC-4, BAR wrote: In article , says... On Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:01:51 PM UTC-4, Eisboch wrote: "GuzzisRule" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:32:14 -0500, JustWait wrote: On 12/23/2012 10:26 AM, GuzzisRule wrote: I just ordered this thing, on sale for $279.99. Anyone ever used or had one? http://tinyurl.com/cz9eobb This will be used primarily for camping trips and, if necessary, emergencies. Oooops, missed he "camping trips" part. Your camp neighbors are gonna' hate you for running a contractors genny at the campsite.. Just sayin'.. At those kinds of campgrounds, electricity is available - wouldn't need a generator. If camping in a place where a generator is needed - like off the highway in Canada somewhere - anyone else around will be using their generator also. ------------------------------- Nope. You are wrong. There are electricity-less campsites but they are typically favored by people who want to truly connect with nature. They go there to get away from noise, not to microwave hotdogs or run a coffee maker. Bingo! A lot of people like to camp the old simple way ..maybe with a Coleman lantern and stove. Here's my credit card, where is my room. I had enough camping in shelter halves and all-weather sleeping bags. Although my wife isn't interested in camping, I could, and have, slept in the back of a stationwagon. Funny...before I bought my last 2 new vehicles, I crawled in back to see if I could sleep in the cargo area if required. With the back seats down it's a tight fit in the back of the RAV4...laying kitty corner. Camping out in a tent was a lot of fun when I was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. We didn't have portable generators, of course, so we actually were camping out. We did have Coleman coolers, ice, lanterns, flashlights, bug spray, hatchets, et cetera. Is that how you justify not paying your taxes, that you needed the money for "Coleman coolers, ice, lanterns, flashlights, bug spray, hatchets, et cetera." |
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