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Date:         Mon, 4 Nov 2013 07:18:54 -0800
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: NVC (well,
              slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY179-DS154B591E979AEC645842B7A0F60@phx.gbl>
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This is a CYOC (camp your own camp) thing. My version of camping is to be entirely self-contained and able to stay comfortable for at least two weeks in one site without needing to re-supply. I've sized my electrical needs so two 55W solar panels are adequate. But I'm fortunate in that I camp where the humidity is usually low so even 100 degree (F) days are not uncomfortable. I reckon that if I lived in the southeast United States then I'd be a different kind of camper and probably use a different rig, one with A/C, and likely camp in those crowded "campgrounds" that have hookups.

Then I'd have to shoot myself.

Of course I don't mind if someone chooses to set up a construction generator beside their Class-C and play whatever kind of yahoo music they like at loud volumes -- as long as it doesn't intrude on my experience. There are plenty of "party" campgrounds for that, many along the shores of lakes or reservoirs where power boats are permitted.

But in the outback, one should be respectful of nearby campers' expectation that they will have a nice wilderness experience without anthropogenic noise.

-- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore.

On 11/03/2013 09:38 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > The little Honda generators are great machines. If low hours and well > maintained I wouldn't hesitate to by one used. The 2000 is the way to go if > you are considering using it to run an AC. However I am still of the mind > asset needing AC especially off grid is one of the signs your outgrowing the > Westy or Vanagon for camping. First comes the portable AC to move and > store. Then you add the generator. If planning multi-day trips next you need > to carry fuel or a tap off your van's tank to get fuel when the genny needs > it. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Harry Hoffman > Sent: Sunday, November 3, 2013 7:22 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used > generator/invertor > > Hi All, > > So, with all of the electronics upgrades I thought I'd research the cost of > buying a generator/inverter that I could use to power stuff and maybe a > small window a/c in the summer months so that the wife and kids will come > along. > > I believe that the Honda EU 2000i seems like the perfect one for a vanagon. > It's the right blend of power, and quiet. > > http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/models/eu2000i > > These seem to retail for anywhere from $999 - $1099. > > I've found a used one that the guy claims was barely run as it was a backup > and he's got the paperwork showing when it was bought. > > I'm writing to solicit any advice for buying one of these used. > Obviously I plan to run it first. But aside from obvious smoking, oil leaks, > odd sounds is there any good ways to ensure I'm getting a good deal? > > Cheers, > Harry >


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