Generator when camping

Still learning tons about this stuff so please be kind to the newbie...

When using a generator while camping, where do you typically put it? Do you have to have it out of the weather?

Just trying to figure these things out...

I'm new to rpods and generators, but I think Outbound's post pretty well covers it.  I've used my generator once -- last weekend -- so I just read the manual and it says don't run it in the rain.  Depending on how much I wanted electricity, I might put the generator up on something off the ground and tent a tarp over it, making sure to keep the material well away from the exhaust and otherwise giving the engine plenty of room to breathe.

For me in the pod, the generator noise quickly disappeared with an electric heater fan going and other distractions, so while the noise may not bother you, as Outbound said too, be sensitive to your neighbors and obey campground rules regarding generator hours.

Whatever you do, don't run the generator in, under, or with the exhaust aimed at the pod, or in your tow vehicle.  Carbon monoxide ain't no joke.

TT

Now, I gotta figure out where to carry this Gen stuff.  One idea is to put a Yakama cargo basket up top and move the spare tire there.  I can then put a cargo tray in my rear receiver.  I think it will handle it.  My tongue weight will probably balance when I load some stuff in my forward dinette area. 

When traveling, if you can't fit it into your tow vehicle, how about inside the Rpod on the floor inside the door.  Does not increase the tongue weight an appreciable amount.  When camping, put under the rpod near the front.  Safe Travels.

Originally posted by Camper Bob When traveling, if you can't fit it into your tow vehicle, how about inside the Rpod on the floor inside the door.  Does not increase the tongue weight an appreciable amount.  When camping, put under the rpod near the front.  Safe Travels.