Car as Generator

Originally posted by techntrek The 50 amp to 30 amp adapter that furpod mentioned may not be necessary, it depends on the campgrounds in your area.  I bought one but have never found a need for it.  I figure some day I'll be on a site with a bad 30 amp outlet and I'll finally use it but so far it hasn't been needed.   The 20 amp (household plug) to 30 amp (rpod plug) adaptor is very useful and is what is needed for this particular problem.  I have a 30 amp outlet at home so I don't usually need it there but many don't.  I'll use the adaptor over the winter when the pod is in its winter storage spot which is too far away from the 30 amp outlet.  So when I top off the pod's battery once in a while I'll stretch a 100 foot extension cord out there and then use the adapter to plug into the extension cord.

You need a "120v 30A to 120v 15A" adapter. You should have gotten one with your camper... You also should get a "120v 50A to 120v 30A" dogbone/adapter.

I will post pictures if needed..

You plug the in to the gen. the other end goes into the big plug were your shore power plugs in. Once your pluged in everything works just like shore power.  

Ahhh... see I am looking at a 1k unit since all they want to do is charge batteries... lighter, and better mileage..

Something along this line..
http://www.generac.com/Portables/iX/Products/iX800/

29 lbs.

Champion and Generac both make one, I think the Generac is 29lbs and about $500.

As far as an older woman.. it's all relative, my mom is 70, dad is 75, they still camp at all times of the year, and have a 2000i for when they don't want to run the onboard geeny, or for stuff around their property, or emergency. Mom has no problem with it. My MIL can't pick up a #10 can of beans.. And she is younger (68)..

I will also point out a generator is not "lost money". Even if you get it for camping, it can be used for lots of stuff, and can be sold later, often at little loss $ wise.