Generators - Event Date: 11 Feb 2015 |
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Calendar Event: Generators Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 5:37pm |
On the subject of small cranes mentioned by Doug, I've been thinking of a game hoist. Have seen a few that are receiver mounted & will hoist 150+ lbs. Using skids & a winch is another possibility. Would be nice to come up with a solution, though, that doesn't get too "Rube Goldberg". Let's see, I could tow my Kubota w/ front-end loader behind the Pod. Oops, see what I mean?
Cathy/Lily Pod ... I think you've hit on a good solution. I know of some lady campers who travel solo and who use the 2-gen solution. It's just painful where the wallet is concerned. Wallet pain or back pain: looks like it's gonna hurt either way. Just don't want both!
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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Lily Pod
Newbie Joined: 11 Feb 2015 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 7:05pm |
I'm totally with you on that thought John... This Honda 2000i (weighing shy of 50#) was not to bad on price about what we expected, we ordered it from Camp World plus being a Good Sam member we got free shipping. between the two of us, I think we can lower it out of the truck and if I'm by myself, well, it will stay in the back of the truck while Lily is plugged in to it. Lol! 😜
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KSST
Newbie Joined: 03 Mar 2015 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 09 Mar 2015 at 11:38pm |
We too have talked with folks about a generator. Costco had the Goal Zero rep in showing their solar products and generators. On thing about their biggest generator was that it came with a wheeled rack to move it more easily. Anyone have any experience using Goal Zero solar panels with their r-pod?
The r-pod dealer recommends and sells Yamaha. They didn't have one for us to see and listen to (last weekend was the local Outdoor Show) but claim it is very quiet. I do know that Goal Zero generator was running a bunch of stuff and I had to lean in to hear it. The dealer also recommended (and sold) Zamper solar panels. We live in the town where Zamper solar panels are made but haven't used them for anything. If you have experience with them camping, please share! |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 8:47am |
Goal Zero does not make a "generator". No matter what they tell you or want to call it. They make a storage battery/inverter/panel package in a box.
You already have a storage battery. Add a second one, buy a set of folding panels with charge controller for $250 and a 400w inverter for $75. You now have a goal zero style system, for $1000 less. And you still can't run the a/c or microwave, or get past a couple cloudy days. |
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podderfj
Groupie Joined: 13 Oct 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2015 at 10:46pm |
I have a 2010 172 and I also have a Honda 2000 generator and a companion Honda 2000 generator. HOWEVER, just one of the 2000 Honda generators will start and run my AC very well. Also, I can turn on all of the lights in the 172 and the exhaust fan in the bathroom with the AC running off one Honda 2000 generator. Now, it I am going to use the Microwave or my wife is going to use a hair dryer, or if we plan to heat hot water with power from the generator, the the AC has to be turned off. But, so far, no problem with the AC and one Honda 2000 generator..
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Luv2Q
Senior Member Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2015 at 11:33pm |
I'd sure consider myself fortunate if I were you. Most of us don't have that outcome using a single 2K generator. Is your a/c the 13,500 btu model used in the newer pods, or is it maybe a smaller one? Seems like I recall reading about a 9,500 btu model being used in earlier Pods but could be wrong on that. In any case, I sure as heck can't use one 2K genny to do what you can. Durnit!
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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podderfj
Groupie Joined: 13 Oct 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 57 |
Posted: 28 Nov 2015 at 12:11pm |
Don't really know about the size of my AC. Will have to check and see. Maybe it is a 9500. If so, it will still cool down the pod and run you out on short order. Good question, I will have to check and see what I have.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 01 Dec 2015 at 10:01pm |
11k was the smallest A/C. 9.5k has been done as an aftermarket installation, and is what the non-slides should have from the factory IMO.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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