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05-07-2014, 05:22 PM
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generator storage
Is it safe to carry a 2000I generator under a black tonneau cover, the foldable type that folds back towards the cab of the pickup.
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05-07-2014, 05:24 PM
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That's where I've kept mine for a couple of years now. When I use it I slide it out unto my tailgate, or set it down near the TT. Never had any issues.
Bob
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05-07-2014, 05:39 PM
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Why not? If it fits underneath and doesn't rub anywhere it shouldn't be a problem, right?
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05-07-2014, 09:08 PM
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If it's under a black cover in the sun it can get a little hot and your gas tank may leak through the vent. I would leave some room for the gas to expand.
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05-07-2014, 10:48 PM
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That is where I have stowed it. I do not like the idea of having potential gas vapors in the TV or tt
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05-08-2014, 04:43 AM
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I keep mine in the front storage compartment of my fifth wheel. It sits right where a factory installed unit would be. I crack the front compartment when camped. The area is vented and sealed.
I remove it when in use.
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05-08-2014, 05:01 AM
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Don't want to hijack this post, but my generator manual says the gen. must be grounded. How do you guys ground yours? Or is it even necessary?
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05-08-2014, 06:00 AM
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I sit it on the ground. Sometimes not. When I put it in a cart to power weed eater and blower around my yard.
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06-15-2014, 06:47 PM
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Has anyone put the Yamaha 3oooise generator in the front storage compartment under the fifth wheel pin. If so do you have any pics of how it is secured & routing for the exhaust.
I really like this generator but it is heavy & would like to mount it semi-permanently so not struggling every time i have to load it up.. Thanks.
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06-15-2014, 08:52 PM
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If you want to keep the front fifth wheel compartment sealed, you could mount the generator to over-extension heavy duty drawer slides. That way you could Slide it out to use it and Stow it when not being used. I would add some kind of Exhaust extension.
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06-15-2014, 10:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Imnaha.Mansion
If you want to keep the front fifth wheel compartment sealed, you could mount the generator to over-extension heavy duty drawer slides. That way you could Slide it out to use it and Stow it when not being used. I would add some kind of Exhaust extension.
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I like the sound of that & will have to look into it but might have to do some body work as the bottom of the compartment is about 6 inches below the opening. It would be great if someone had pics of this already done..
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