Generator

[TheBig1]

my van has solar and a b2b charger so fully independent from needing ehu. I do however carry and use a honda eu20i to charge 2 mobility scooters. despite the medical need and trying to use it discretely and sympathetically we get complaints from some people
generators are not popular

 

[Ivory55]

Has anybody built a sound proof box or something and how successful is it.

 

[TheBig1]

Has anybody built a sound proof box or something and how successful is it.

the generator needs freeflowing air for combustion and cooling. i had one inside a box trailer once with vents and the exhaust ducted outside. was nearly as loud as being outside and overheated in the summer

 

[Drifter]

You are going to need a bloody big generator to produce enough electricity to keep you warm in the winter. You will probably need a towbar.

Don’t you think a 1.5 kw gennie will power a small heater?

3kw will do it, its a motorhome not a block of flats

Anyway I ended up with one of these....

View attachment 308715

haha, love it. Now you mention it my MH has a tow bar, what was I thinking? ?

 

[Drifter]

@Drifter as a few others have suggested get B2b charger, they combined with a decent battery bank and some solar make a great setup, and you don't have to store the Genny PLUS the fuel for said Genny c/w the smell / risk of carrying said fuel.
I've got a b2b setup and works well for us.

If you point me in the direction that can compete or just about do what a genie can, I’d be delighted to avoid the noise etc

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[peterc10]

Don’t you think a 1.5 kw gennie will power a small heater?

It will, but will a small heater heat up a motorhome in the winter? Doubt it.

 

[Pausim]

Using a generator for heating sounds very inefficient to me. Expensive fuel with VAT and road duty to start with, then half the fuel wasted by the running a hot engine to drive a generator of questionable efficiency. Why bother, you can buy refillable bottles at about the same price as a generator and the lpg fuel is half the price of petrol. On top of this most of the lpg can be turned into useable heat.

 

[Ukbandit]

Just to add my bit , I would consider a gas one as you would not get the smell of the petrol in the van.

Not if puts it at the back of his neighbours van

 

[Ivory55]

Not if puts it at the back of his neighbours van

He is going to get his neighbor to carry it in his van ?

 

[Drifter]

Ok to save any further arguments I’m trading MH in for this and buying a tent and a 90 inch plasma ?

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[42208]

Are we getting any closer to deciding if the screw fix generator is a good buy or is there better value for money

 

[Drifter]

Are we getting any closer to deciding if the screw fix generator is a good buy or is there better value for money

Don’t be silly, that would mean answering the original question when there’s a high horse to jump aboard ?

 

[Ivory55]

Are we getting any closer to deciding if the screw fix generator is a good buy or is there better value for money

No get a V8 one with big chrome stacks on it. Haha

 

[Cheshirecat57]

Don’t be silly, that would mean answering the original question when there’s a high horse to jump aboard ?

So to answer original question, I would buy a quieter one for a little more money OR i would buy one off e- bay second hand

 

[Drifter]

So to answer original question, I would buy a quieter one for a little more money OR i would buy one off e- bay second hand

Perfect, so would i
Can you provide a link?
Thanks

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[Cheshirecat57]

search “suitcase generator” on e bay and fill your boots

Just looked at an 800 w “AutoJack” brand thats only 58db and £180 new
HALF the weight and at least HALF the noise

 

[Drifter]

search “suitcase generator” on e bay and fill your boots

Just looked at an 800 w “AutoJack” brand thats only 58db and £180 new
HALF the weight and at least HALF the noise

And half the power

 

[Cheshirecat57]

Apologies,I thought primary function was to charge batteries when wilding

 

[Cheshirecat57]

MOBILE 2000W PETROL SUITCASE INVERTER 240V PORTABLE CAMPING GENERATOR | eBay

Cooling system: air-cooled generator. Weight: approx. Number of sockets: 1. Frequency: 50Hz. Continuous power: approx. Electrical power: 1000-1500 watts.

rover.ebay.com

 

[Drifter]

MOBILE 2000W PETROL SUITCASE INVERTER 240V PORTABLE CAMPING GENERATOR | eBay

Cooling system: air-cooled generator. Weight: approx. Number of sockets: 1. Frequency: 50Hz. Continuous power: approx. Electrical power: 1000-1500 watts.

rover.ebay.com

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[Drifter]

MOBILE 2000W PETROL SUITCASE INVERTER 240V PORTABLE CAMPING GENERATOR | eBay

Cooling system: air-cooled generator. Weight: approx. Number of sockets: 1. Frequency: 50Hz. Continuous power: approx. Electrical power: 1000-1500 watts.

rover.ebay.com

Did you look at the info, can’t see much difference in noise if that’s your point

 

[Drifter]

Apologies,I thought primary function was to charge batteries when wilding

Is power not a vital part of the charging equation?

 

[gus-lopez]

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Says it’s quiet but I sure the neighbours might moan ?

Says it is 93dba in the instruction manual.

 

[Drifter]

Says it is 93dba in the instruction manual.

Exactly...... who’s going to hear that ?
We are all old and full of ear wax, the beauty of being a bit more mature ?

 

[Langtoftlad]

Do you know you need one ?
The other options such as additional battery/solar and/or B2B make so much more sense than carting around a gennie just in case...

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[Cheshirecat57]

Did you look at the info, can’t see much difference in noise if that’s your point

Its 53 db !

The screwfix one is 93db
Thats dishwasher to pneumatic drill !!!

 

[Drifter]

Do you know you need one ?
The other options such as additional battery/solar and/or B2B make so much more sense than carting around a gennie just in case...

No, being honest. But I do know it will come in handy. I don’t need a MH, a tent would do
I have solar but I’m not convinced it will do enough to meet my hopes. That’s also why I’m asking here instead of hit send on the delivery page .
You guys have invaluable experience and I want to pick all your brains

 

[Drifter]

Its 53 db !

The screwfix one is 93db
Thats dishwasher to pneumatic drill !!!

Did you look at the screen shot I posted? Says it’s 94 dB in the description

 

[Cheshirecat57]

mine are fully picked
Night Night

 

[gus-lopez]

Exactly...... who’s going to hear that ?
We are all old and full of ear wax, the beauty of being a bit more mature ?

permissible exposure time to 93dba is 60 minutes.

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