Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:33:08 -0500
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Gen Set
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My sentiments. And if one is in a place where others are not around,
there are still compelling reasons to practice quiet, unobtrusive
camping -- like don't disturb the fauna, enjoy the stillness, listen to
the creek burble (which is better than radio for sure). After all,
didn't you go camping to be immersed in nature? There are televisions,
computers, and bright lights at home. I have the same feelings for
those guys who pull into the campsite and crank their stereo up as I do
for the guys with the generators and the bright lights, too. My '91
Vanagon GL Campmobile provides more city, creature comforts than I ever
thought I'd want when camping, but they are comforts that don't intrude
on others enjoyment. No generator, no loud music, no bright lights.
David McNeely
On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 8:57 AM, Don Hanson wrote:
> I, too, think that generators are really bad when camping. Why
> someone
> would assume that other people within earshot of their generator noise
> are
> not being constantly bothered by that irritating noise has always
> puzzled
> me. Running a generator in a quiet public environment is very
> selfish. They make noise. Just for YOU. They aren't really
> necessary.
> If decide you simply must have electrical devices in use, quiet
> power is
> fair to other's who happen to have you camped near them. Nobody
> should be
> forced to listen to generator noise when their neighbors decide to Zap
> some
> popcorn and watch TV or whatever .
> There are plenty of more considerate ways to provide yourself with
> electrical power if you simply must have it. Generators really belong
> in
> environments where their noise is going to be drowned out..Job sites,
> Race
> tracks, Football stadium parking lots, Off Road vehicle parks, etc.
> Even
> the quietest tiny little gen-set.. Noisy and very similar to a sonic
> toothache...nagging, like a drippy faucet...
> Go solar, wind, battery, please!
> Don Hanson
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:35 AM, B Feddish wrote:
>
>>>> Has anyone ever installed a small generator on board.
>> Size,fuel,location
>> noise? I am considering doing this if it can be done safely. I think
>> it
>> would eliminate the stress of battery/power management.Any thoughts
>> would
>> be
>> appreciated. >
>> I have not heard of anyone installing one on board in a vanagon. Not
>> sure
>> where you'd put it. Those Vanagon owners that I have seen with
>> generators
>> (very few) have used a small Honda one outside. They are pretty
>> quite and
>> reliable.
>>
>> That being said I really can't stand the sound of a generator at a
>> campsite
>> no matter how quiet. I think your money is better spent on a 150 watt
>> or
>> more solar panel. That should suffice for almost any electrical need
>> you
>> could have in your Vanagon except possibly a space heater and in that
>> event
>> you should get a propane furnace.
>>
>> Bryan
>>
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