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Location: sonora, ca | can you install a generator on a roof rack of a horsetrailer.
is there such a thing as a cover for this type of a setup and where can it be gotten.
any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Location: Southern New Mexico | There is someone around here with one mounted in their hay rack. They have a metal cover for it with vents for ventilation. If you've ever used a swampcooler (usually people in the desert) then that is what it looks like. They also carry a water tank up there. |
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Location: Houston, TX | I found this site and thought it might interest you. I've been looking into the same thing for my new LQ trailer. Good luck! http://www.doubleduty.com/accessories.htm Nathalie |
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Location: south of Cowtown, TEXAS | Just remember, you'll have to haul fuel up there. |
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Location: Northern Utah | I saw one going down the road today, just bolted to the hayrack, no cover. Unless you get pretty fancy, there are lots of draw backs to mounting it up there. Power cords usually come out from under gooseneck, So you have to drag a cord back and up to the roof. Add a remote start or climb the ladder everytime you want to start/stop the generator. I just keep mine in the bed of my pickup. Easy to hook the power cable up, easy to service and close to start. Plus when I get home I can use it around the yard or store it in the shed. |
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Location: Houston, TX | Originally written by Painted Horse on 2006-03-04 8:24 PM
I just keep mine in the bed of my pickup. Easy to hook the power cable up, easy to service and close to start. Plus when I get home I can use it around the yard or store it in the shed. I'm curious - do you worry about or have problems with the fumes of the generator? Also, what type are you using?Thanks!Nathalie |
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Location: Cheshire England | Hi Check out www. coolhorse.com they seem to fit generators up on the hay racks or in the rear tack,some awesome trailers on there too |
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Location: Belle, MO | Are you looking at an RV generator or a portable one?
We prefer to install RV generators on a hayrack. Installed properly, you should only have to go up there to change the oil.
A portable one would probably be better off in the back of your truck. I would worry about noise and vibration on top of a trailer. Also, I sure wouldn't want to have to get it down if you needed it for something else.
There are definate pros and cons to each scenario.
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Location: PA | We considered mounting a generator (Onan) on the roof but changed our minds because of the maintenance headache. It's easier to work on them when they are on the ground level. |
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Location: Northern Utah | ThreeHorses I don't use mine very much. Usually just while I'm cooking - So 20-30 minutes is all it's turned on. Long enough to recharge my trailer battery, heat the water in my hot water system and run the microwave. for a quick snack. Some noodles or heat up a pastry. Most of my real cooking is down out under the awning in the Dutch oven or on the grill. I pull the generator to the opposite side of the truck bed from my entrance to the trailer and I shut the trailer windows on that side while it runs. Unlike you folks in Texas, I never use my A/C while camping. Most camping trips to the mountains require a jacket in the evening. Once in a while I'll use my A/C at home while I clean out the trailer. I bought the Yamaha EF2400is 70lbs, 53-55dbs noise, and enough power to run my trailer. |
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Location: Houston, TX | Originally written by Painted Horse on 2006-03-05 6:43 PM Unlike you folks in Texas, I never use my A/C while camping. Most camping trips to the mountains require a jacket in the evening. Once in a while I'll use my A/C at home while I clean out the trailer. I bought the Yamaha EF2400is 70lbs, 53-55dbs noise, and enough power to run my trailer. |
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Location: sonora, ca | Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful info. I knew I could count on you.
We just bought a regular RV generator that we will install on the floor of the rear tack. My husband really didn't want anything on top of the trailer as we camp in the mountains under trees. Like Nathalie, we seldom need a/c at night but sometimes during the day after riding in the California sun, we need to cool off with a cool one and a cool area to drink it in (VBG).
I had lived in Texas and really don't miss the heat of the summer.
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Location: south of Cowtown, TEXAS | Originally written by threehorses on 2006-03-05 10:58 PM Originally written by Painted Horse on 2006-03-05 6:43 PM Unlike you folks in Texas, I never use my A/C while camping. Most camping trips to the mountains require a jacket in the evening. Once in a while I'll use my A/C at home while I clean out the trailer. I bought the Yamaha EF2400is 70lbs, 53-55dbs noise, and enough power to run my trailer. I think y'all need to send some of that nice weather down here in the summer. Think that could be arranged? ; )After having read various things about the yamaha, I think that's the one we're going to end up going with. It was a toss-up between the Honda EU3000 and that Yamaha.Yeah, I'm mainly considering it for use during our evacuations and occassional weekend clinics. After that Katrina mess last year... well we won't go there. : ) I'll have smaller fume sensitive critters in the LQ with me, so I thought I'd ask someone who had a lot more experience with generators than I do.I have some ideas of what to do, but I just really liked your idea of truck bed storage. I think I could probably easily do that for fall clinics and times when I won't use it much.Thanks again for your help!Nathalie HA! Ain't that the truth. The FIRST thing we worry about down here is if the genereator will run the AC! I'm also going to keep in the bed until I figure out a creative way to vent and put it in a removalbe rear tack.
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Location: Holly Mi | Not to Hijack this thread but I just bought a Kipor generator this weekend.It is the 3500 series which is 2800 watts and 3000 watts at peak.Noise should range between 60-64 decibels.Cost was $1250.Does anyone have experience with these generators? Mike |
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Location: Houston, TX | Concerning venting the rear tack, I've seen people put ventilation in the bottom of the door of the rear tack and remove the bottom saddle rack. I would think that putting a couple of vents in the side/back walls wouldn't hurt either, you know? The generators I've seen like that, they've stored the gas in there as well. This isn't an option for me as when we stop, I'll be using the horse compartment as a room for our pets. Nat |
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Location: sonora, ca | with re the generator we just purchased, it vents out the bottom or the side. We will then put a hole in either the bottom or side of the trailer to vent it outside the trailer. This is what is on our motor home.
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Location: Northern Utah | The problem with truck bed storage is that somebody could possible walk off with your generator. I guess you could chain it to the tie downs in the bed, or to the gooseneck hitch. But it is still more exposed than if you mounted it in your tack room. The advantage of the Honda 3000 over the Yamaha 2400 is that the honda weighs 130lbs vs the Yamaha at 70 lbs. A little harder to carry off.
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Location: south of Cowtown, TEXAS | We're going to bolt/chain the generator down to the bed. I'm looking into the Kipor also. I'd like to get the 3500 but I'm usually by myself and just can't muscle it around. Sooo, will probably get the 3000ti. I'm okay with running the AC, OR microwave, OR hair dryer. I'm just wishing the gas tank was bigger to run longer.
I've heard they're good generators and parts are easy to order as well as easy to work on.
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Location: Holly Mi | I haven't used it yet,Just got it ready yesterday.Had to hook up the battery,wheel kit,and oil.After looking into the others (Honda,Yamaha)I noticed they run a little quieter 50-56db vs 60-64 for the Kipor.The 3500ti only weihs 132 lbs and is easy to move around with the wheel kit on.We will store ours in the trailer 1st stall also have a ramp makes it easy to get in the trailer. Mike |
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Location: Kansas | sportsmansguide.com showed a McCullough generator yesterday, very reasonably priced and using the Honda engine. Might be worth a look. |
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Location: Lone Oak, Tx | I've been investigating getting a Kipor. I was on an RV forum yesterday reading what the RVer's have said about the Kipor and they said nothing but good things about it and a bunch of them have done some testing with the 3000 and the 3500. The results were that the 3000 was having a problem starting the A/C's. Once started the A/C would run. As for the 3500, there was no problem starting or running the A/C. I also read where there was a real problem with the TC model's running A/C's and it was suggested that the TI model be bought for running the A/C. Sooo... that's what I've found out and I'm going to go ahead and get a 3500TI as soon as I sell my other noisey generator. Found it for $999.00 with free shipping
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Location: Holly Mi | maccwall, Sounds like I got lucky with purchasing the 3500ti.I just took my dealers word that it would run the 13500btu AC. Mike |
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Location: Northern Utah | I'm surprised to hear you report that the Kipor 3000 (did you say with 2800watts ) has trouble running a trailer A/C unit. RV 13,500 btu A/C units are on 20amp breakers and use around 1800 watts to start up and less than that to run. Either that Kipor 3000 isn't putting out the wattage they advertise or those having problems have some serious power drain. I'm a little bias since I did buy the Yamaha EF2400. That's 2400 burst watts. Runs my A/C just fine. weighs 70lbs and runs at 53-54 decible. Or about the same loudness as someone talking. HIs an inverter technology, which equals a clean sine wave of power that you can use with a computer or other electronics. You can hook two generators together to double the power output if needed. And cost less than $1150 maybe $1200. Those features and 1/2 of the weight are well worth the extra $150-200. For those of you who run A/C all the time and still need to run a Microwave or electric water heater with the A/C. It's not the right unit. But for those who can turn the A/C off while the Microwave runs. It's a great unit. |
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Location: south of Cowtown, TEXAS | Originally written by maccwall on 2006-03-07 12:33 PM
I've been investigating getting a Kipor. I was on an RV forum yesterday reading what the RVer's have said about the Kipor and they said nothing but good things about it and a bunch of them have done some testing with the 3000 and the 3500. The results were that the 3000 was having a problem starting the A/C's. Once started the A/C would run. As for the 3500, there was no problem starting or running the A/C. I also read where there was a real problem with the TC model's running A/C's and it was suggested that the TI model be bought for running the A/C. Sooo... that's what I've found out and I'm going to go ahead and get a 3500TI as soon as I sell my other noisey generator. Found it for $999.00 with free shipping Just my .02¢ Really? I've read just the opposite - the 3000ti does run the AC but not much else (heavy)
My main concern is small tank = short run time.
I'll prolly get the 3000ti anyway, if it doesn't run the AC, I can always sell it and move up. |
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Location: Holly Mi | The Kipor 3500ti has 2800 watts and 3000 peak watts.It also is an inverter.It is a little louder than the Honda or Yamaha but not $600 louder.60-64db vs 50-56 Mike |
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Installing a generator on lq trailer
