Posted on 23/01/2016 19:32
I want to get a generator as I go to dog shows in the camper van with no hook up it will just be used to watch the telly or top up the battery. I have looked at Honda which seems very good and quiet but expensive. I wont use it that much so doesnt warrent spending loads can anyone advise a cheaper quiet one which is lightweight.
Posted on 31/01/2016 20:38
We do quite a lot of off site camping so I fitted a 2nd 110amp battery in parallel with the existing one so it gets charged as you drive and gives plenty of power for the TV etc. If you are staying in one place for any length of time just run your engine for a while to recharge but 2 x 110amp batteries should last a few days with no problems.
Make sure you use a cable the same size as the existing battery cable [or heavier]and ensure the battery is secure. Asealed for life battery is best and then you should not have ventilation problems.
Posted on 31/01/2016 22:30
I don't use geny's nor solar so I wont deign to tell anybody which to buy BUT a good friend bought a brand new Honda & had it converted by the retailer so that it ran on PROPANE GAS. !! Thus he only needs to carry a small quantity of engine oil but no petrol.
Posted on 05/02/2016 17:01
You’re probably better off with a solar panel for what you describe, cornishpixi. It would be cheaper and more sociably acceptable. There’s a very long thread on this discussion <here>. Allow plenty of time to work through it and, hopefully, your time will be rewarded.
...I agree absolutely having spent an horrendous couple of days on a CL where someone parked next to us and used a generator from around 3.00pm till midnight.
Posted on 06/02/2016 10:15
I have two 110amp batteries which I keep charged when at home. They last for at least 4 days [in the summer] when camping without EHU. The second battery cost me £95 including free fitting. Batteries are heavy and need to be located in a properly designed compartment so are not the easiest thing to fit into some motorhomes.
An alternative is to consider whether you can simply have a single higher rated battery.
cornishpixi