Generators

Peanut19
Peanut19 Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited March 2021 in Parts & Accessories #1

as a newbie, im thinking of getting a generator. 

any advice would be welcome.

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  • eribaMotters
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    edited March 2021 #2

    Do you really need one. Where/when would you use it as you would not be popular with neighbours, even with the likes of the 4 stroke Honda.

     

    Colin

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2021 #3

    I would advise against. They are noisy and many sites will not allow them. Why do you think you'll need a gennie? Far better to explore the solar route. 

    Btw, you can select a user name of your voice in My Profile.👍🏻

  • redface
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    edited March 2021 #4

    Presumably you are thinking of going 'off grid' and not using sites with electrical hook ups (EHU.)

    Fine, but do be aware that even the quietest genny makes a noise and there is a possibility of annoying any neighbour camping next door to you. So do not use on a campsite, alongside others, if possible.

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2021 #5

    Please can you explain why you would be thinking of getting a generator? I would help to give advise if you go down that route ,but i agree with other posters if near others when using it

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2021 #6

    Voice? Let's try choice!

  • KjellNN
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    edited March 2021 #7

    I would agree with others, you will not be popular on a site if you run a generator.

    If you need EHU, use a site with EHU, or invest in solar panels and refillable gas bottles.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2021 #8

    Here's the club's advice on gennies -

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/advice-and-training/technical-advice/portable-mains-generators/

    Note - the use of generators on club sites is prohibited between 6pm and 9am.

  • peedee
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    edited March 2021 #9

    There is not much you cannot do with solar panels, good battery/ies and an inverter. I have a 1 Kva generator, it has been sitting in my garage for the best part of 10 years. the only reason I keep it is for occasion use to power tools and as a back up for electricity failures so far not encountered.

    My motorhome is equipped with s solar panel, an 180APH AGM battery and a 750w inverter. This meets all my needs including charging bike batteries or running a slow cooker.

    I would think seriously about whether you really need a generator or not.

    peedee

  • mickysf
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    edited March 2021 #10

    There is an almost silent option available, the Efoy Fuel Cell Generator,  but it will cost almost an arm and a leg! 

  • Peanut19
    Peanut19 Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited March 2021 #11

    thankyou for the feedback everybody.

    your comments have been taken on board,as i havent done this before i thought id seek some advice.

    it seems that a genny isnt needed so i wont bother.

    thankyou Bruce

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2021 #12

    Thankyou for replying good luck and welcome to the "madhouse" of CT ,plenty of info available wink

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2021 #13

    I think you'll find that's a good decision, Broose 👍🏻

  • mickysf
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    edited March 2021 #14

    Wise decission me thinks but if money wasn't an object and I did much off gridding I might be tempted with this. Makes for interesting reading though!

    https://www.orionairsales.co.uk/efoy-comfort-80-40watts-12v-960whday-fuel-cell-generator-12vdc-1748-p.asp

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