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.

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

Just remember, you'll have to haul fuel up there.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
How do you like yours so far? 

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

sportsmansguide.com showed a McCullough generator yesterday, very reasonably priced and using the Honda engine. Might be worth a look.

maccwall,

Sounds like I got lucky with purchasing the 3500ti.I just took my dealers word

that it would run the 13500btu AC.

Mike

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.

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.

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