Campers 101

[Dave_L]

Yeah, I was going to order some LED bulbs for inside. I think the final count was around 20 bulbs. Haha! Yeah, AC doesnt seem like it'd be that big of a deal for the mountain trips. It may only become necessary for lake trips to Kansas/Nebraska. I figured having a generator at the house isn't a bad thing anyways. Power outages and who knows what. I figure if Im going to buy a generator, might as well get one that can do more than just charge an ipad.

Solar + a second battery will be my first step though. Sounds like that'll be enough for 99% of the trips.

Also, can you build an sound deadening box to put over a generator? Help muffle the sound or will that make the generator run too hot?

[ruthabagah]

Also, can you build an sound deadening box to put over a generator? Help muffle the sound or will that make the generator run too hot?

In my experience, it will run too hot, and I would be concerned about the CO accumulating inside the box. Generator exhaust are...tiny.

One thing you can do: a lot of tool rental places, will rent a small generator for the week end. Try it, see if you need it. I did rent one for a week end camping last summer, it was 60$ for the week end.

[brutal]

Yeah, I was going to order some LED bulbs for inside. I think the final count was around 20 bulbs. Haha! Yeah, AC doesnt seem like it'd be that big of a deal for the mountain trips. It may only become necessary for lake trips to Kansas/Nebraska. I figured having a generator at the house isn't a bad thing anyways. Power outages and who knows what. I figure if Im going to buy a generator, might as well get one that can do more than just charge an ipad.

Solar + a second battery will be my first step though. Sounds like that'll be enough for 99% of the trips.

Also, can you build an sound deadening box to put over a generator? Help muffle the sound or will that make the generator run too hot?

There are camp quiet models. Cost a bit more, but appreciated by all including any neighbors.