Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: LP Fueled Generators

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LP Fueled Generators

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Topic: LP Fueled Generators

Posted By: moseyman
Subject: LP Fueled Generators
Date Posted: 09 Jun 2017 at 10:50pm

Is anyone using an LP fueled Gennie with your RPOD?

How's that workin' out for ya?

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Posted By: Q7-retired
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2017 at 7:23am

I keep looking for one, but am finding only large-ish generators that weigh a lot. I have much experience with gas-powered generators, and i'm looking forward to avoiding the mess of gasoline. Indirect answers to your question ...

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Best regards, Jim
2015-RP178
TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150
At home in "Our Pod"

Posted By: moseyman
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2017 at 3:42pm

I caught an online deal on a dual-fuel (gas/propane) gennie recently offered by a well known big-box depot. In the 2000 class. I haven't even opened the box, but I want to try attaching it to the LP Quick-Connect on the tongue of my 2017 RP180.

Thoughts?

Posted By: Q7-retired
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 5:47am

Thoughts:

-- LP fuel is easier to handle and does not go bad like gasoline. It's ready to go without extra fuel care.

-- Generators can use a lot of fuel! My 8000 watt gasoline generator is relatively economical, but still consumes 9 gallons of gas every half-day or so. I have no idea how long a typical 20# LP tank will last.

-- you could put the generator into the back of your pickup truck to avoid adding tongue weight. Otherwise, there are several ways to mount them, including a platform over the battery area shown to me by another forum user.

-- noise might be an issue for any generator not designed with an RV park in mind. The ones in big motor homes are well shrouded to keep them from taking over the aural space of a park; not so with a standalone.

For me, the decision to go gas or LP will turn on how much power I need, how often. Given our style, the only time we'd probably need one is if the power went out in the campground as it did last August at a state park. We found the limits of our battery then!

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Best regards, Jim
2015-RP178
TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150
At home in "Our Pod"

Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2017 at 7:59am

Another option might be a tri-fuel conversion kit:

http://www.motorsnorkel.com/motor-snorkel-tri-fuel-natural-gas-propane-and-gasoline-conversion-kit-3532.html - http://www.motorsnorkel.com/motor-snorkel-tri-fuel-natural-gas-propane-and-gasoline-conversion-kit-3532.html

For longer run times on gasoline, I have heard good things about extended run kits using 6 gallon marine outboard tanks:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-EU2000i-GENERATOR-EXTENDED-RUN-6-GALLON-FUEL-TANK-SYSTEM-READ-FIRST-/171491188249 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-EU2000i-GENERATOR-EXTENDED-RUN-6-GALLON-FUEL-TANK-SYSTEM-READ-FIRST-/171491188249

fred

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2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6
Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

Posted By: Our pod
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2017 at 3:22pm

I use a 1 kW Honda for boondocking, to supplement the photovoltaic. At home I use a 5 kW (5.5 kW surge) for power during outages, that runs on lp. Very happy with both.

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