Car as Generator

I have been using a 1000 watt generator that I bought at Harbor Freight tools when it was on sale. It works great. I am also a Amature Radio operator and use it to power radios on outings like field day. There is one draw back to this generator, it is a 2 cycle so you have to mix the oil and gas, not a problem really. I just a sale ad for $89 at Harbor Freigh. I purchased mine on sale for $79.

Worst case if the "hockey puck" melts enough that the contacts touch somehow, it will throw the circuit breaker on the generator, I wouldn't worry much about it.  But if you see some deformity in the one you are using I would throw it away.

Marwayne, I just saw your pics on page 2.  You rock, a pic is worth a thousand words.  

A note about the two types of adapters in the 2 links above in Seanl's post.  Many of the "hockey puck" type of adapters (small, one piece, the 2nd link above)) are just this side of junk.  I've seen stories online of people finding them melted from heat.  Since they are fully enclosed there is no place for the heat to go.  On the other hand, most of the "dogbone" type of adapters (first link above) are better-made and since they spread the load over more surface area the heat dissipates.  So just a warning about the hockey pucks - keep an eye on them.  That said, I have one and have never had a problem, either on my prior camper or the pod.

Seanl.... thanks. I saw the one on Camping World but was not sure if it was right. will look at the one you have ... at amazon Thank you so much

Originally posted by mountain mist Sorry, MarWayne.... what is the adaptor called. I have looked in Camping World, have not come up with it.