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View Poll Results: Do you have a generator in your Camping Van?
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Yes, built in
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Yes, portable
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No, I don't have one
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11-30-2006, 04:04 PM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 8,828
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Do you have a generator?
Do you have a generator in your Camping Van?
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12-09-2006, 06:01 AM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 8,828
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I'm the only one so far without a generator 
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12-11-2006, 12:17 AM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 8,828
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Now there is two of us 
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01-27-2007, 02:45 PM
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Bronze Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Quebec City
Posts: 38
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I have an Onan Microlite 2800.
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01-27-2007, 07:09 PM
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Bronze Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 42
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generator
I have one, onan2.5 lpg
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01-27-2007, 11:29 PM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SE Minnesota
Posts: 242
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Ours is built in, but it's so noisy that we rarely use it.
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01-22-2008, 12:48 AM
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Silver Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Guelph Ontario
Posts: 58
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I have no interest in one ever. I camped beside a couple that had one and could not believe the noise pollution that thing put out. When we camp I go to get away from the noise of the city and to listen to nature. Nothing better than a breeze blowing at night, the sounds of the wild, someones crackling fire and the fresh air. NOT the sound of an engine, closed windows and the odd fume smell. I can run everything I need from my house batteries or from propane. The only reason I would ever need the generator is to run the air at night if I am not plugged in. If it ever gets that hot during the evening I will make sure I get a site with hydro. In 20+ years of doing this I have never had the need for one.
Steve
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Guelph Ontario
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02-11-2008, 02:37 AM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 764
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Do You Have a Generator?
We have an '05 RT C190P with the generator...and love having it. I have yet to use it in a CG, but really like it when we go out shopping...wife goes off to the stores, I sit in the back and watch TV, or make a pot of coffee. I did put the Onan Resonator on, it definitely quiets it down inside, don't know about outside. I also have my Honda 2000 from TT days....really works well doing projects away from the "plug." Ron
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'15 RT210P
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04-24-2008, 09:54 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 4
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Have a generator and use it when we stop in a town to look around, yes, sorry it is to keep the dogs cool.
Very important, we used in California up in the valley when they had brown outs and the camp voltage really dropped when it was about 114 in the summer. We would have left without the generator as we could not use the ac with the campground lack of power.
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Bill K
2007 Roadtrek RS
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04-26-2008, 08:03 PM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 764
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Do You Have a Generator?
We have a '05 RT 190P with the generator and it is a neat item to have - more outside the camping arena usage. Have used it to provide power for a electric chainsaw for a downed tree in a remote area. Really great when the wife goes shopping - I fire up the generator and make coffee and watch television. I did install the Onan Resonator and that lower the sound somewhat. I'd buy another if I bought another camper.
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Ron J. Moore
'15 RT210P
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04-27-2008, 03:40 AM
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Gold Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 99
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No generator for us.
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Dick and Anne
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04-28-2008, 01:32 AM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 432
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I am spoiled. I want AC and a generator is needed when boondocking
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04-28-2008, 04:27 PM
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Bronze Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta
Posts: 43
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No generator here. We like listening to nature!!
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05-15-2008, 05:20 AM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada
Posts: 14
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generator
Yes, we have one...do we use it?? Nope...Nice to know it is there just in case.
But they tend to be noisy so unless there is lottsa space between you and the guy next door, it is rude to turn it on, I think.
anybody know how to get those smileys into a message????
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05-16-2008, 07:36 PM
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Bronze Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Newark, Delaware
Posts: 34
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I don't have my RV yet, but I plan on NOT getting a generator. At $4000 for the option, I'm putting my money into the other systems. Besides, I plan on enjoying the peace and quiet of nature when I'm out in my RV. If I get too hot, I'll just jump into the Creek.
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Current Project: Design Phase of a DIY "Sportsmobile" in Ford E-350 EB, to include: L-shaped sofa/bed, Storage cabinets, Sink, water heater, porta-potti, 2 AGM, solar, hydronic heat, attic fan, propane, portable frig...
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06-02-2008, 03:00 AM
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Bronze Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 25
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Love having a generator. Pull into beach parking lot, crank up the generator, leave the dog with air conditioning. Pull into Wal-Mart for overnight parking - don't usually use the generator there, just watch TV via the house battery & inverter, but might use it for air conditioning.
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07-27-2008, 02:07 AM
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Silver Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 55
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No we don't have one of those stinky noisy things. When we leave the dog inside we cover all the windows with the silver bubble insulation and turn on the Fantastic fan. Keeps the inside nice and cool. Never had the need for air conditioning when camping.
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07-27-2008, 10:41 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 3
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No! We have no use for one! Hate be near anyone who has one running.
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10-17-2010, 04:06 AM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oh - H - Eye - OH
Posts: 180
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Re: Do you have a generator?
I had an external Champion generator on my Class C that I just sold. I never used it much but I must say it was a very good selling point when it was on the market. If I get another one, it will be a Honda.
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09-03-2011, 09:51 PM
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Platinum Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oh - H - Eye - OH
Posts: 180
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Re: Do you have a generator?
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Originally Posted by goreds2
I had an external Champion generator on my Class C that I just sold. I never used it much but I must say it was a very good selling point when it was on the market. If I get another one, it will be a Honda.
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I did not end up buying a Honda. This is a Sportsman 2000 watt generator. Not as quiet as a Honda but not bad.
I got it via CraigsList for $100. They are around $200 online. It does run my 7100 BTU air conditioner
http://www.google.com/products/catal...2695795522690#
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I have a 1989 Dodge XPLORER RV Class B - Purchased 10/15/10 IN CASH
Fiance' purchased a Class C (B+ ?) 2002 Dynamax Carri-go on 5/1/15 IN CASH
We've got the best of both worlds
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