Portable Generator

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Originally posted by Camper Bob

Unfortunatley, I believe your correct.  Was hoping for a different answer.  Will try and call Honda on Monday just to be sure.  Bought a new laptop to keep in touch with and instead of a separate tv bought a USB adapter that the cable from the campground plugs into.  Just have to scan and in business.  Are there any aftermarket filters that could be plugged into the 110 plug in the trailer that would create a cleaner output?  For the most part we will be camping with full hookups, however we have booked a trip in July to Big Sur and the campground doesn't have any hookups.  Will bring the generator and see if there is a relatively inexpensive solution.  I guess I could always add a 12v outlet in the trailer and purchase a low wattage inverter.  Certainly a possiblity.  Are there any 12v outlets already installed in a 171?  That would ease the pain somewhat.

 Are there any aftermarket filters that could be plugged into the 110 plug in the trailer that would create a cleaner output?  There are power "conditioners" out there.  I looked into them a while back and, if memory serves, they are kind of pricey.  Also, I have never spoken with anyone who has used them so, I don't know how well they work.

I guess I could always add a 12v outlet in the trailer and purchase a low wattage inverter.  Certainly a possiblity.  This could be done inexpensively.  "Cigarette lighter" type plugs can be purchased at most any automotive store.  12vdc can be tapped at the antenna amplifier - should you not wish to run a separate circuit.  If you do, there are a few empty places on the distribution panel.  If memory serves, positions 15 & 16? (the last 2) will handle up to 30 amps, though you won't need this much for a small inverter.  

Are there any 12v outlets already installed in a 171?  I don't know.  On my 173, there were none.

Will bring the generator and see if there is a relatively inexpensive solution.  As mentioned above, your generator powering an automotive type battery charger could work.  Another method....sometimes (if you ask real nice and they have an outdoor 120vac plug) the folks at the check in station will let you use that.  Many of the campground "Hosts" also have 120vac plugs  and will help - using the same nice tactic .  Using the latter 2 choices, (assuming you have just 1 battery) you would have to disconnect it and carry it to the electricity source - which means you would have no power at all while it is away charging.  This includes your fridge, since it needs 12vdc to run it's "brains".