Generator stowage…

How do transport your generator while camping? One example and a poll.

Everyone,

I just saw on the Rockwood Mini Lite group about the near loss of the generator off the back of their trailer. Please read this post and answer the post below. I really want to learn about your experiences taking a generator on camping trips. - Mike

Just posting so others don't do the same as I did. This weekend (boondocking trip) I put my 4500 champion inverter generator on a carrier on the back of my 22FB and strapped it down for travel.

After 100 miles I could see in my rear camera that after hitting some huge pot holes and rough road the generator had flipped on its side and was just flopping all over the place. I pulled over and repositioned it and strapped it down better.

The bigger issue was when I left it on the carrier when I used it. Nothing major happened but it sure made for a sleepless night as it felt like my entire rv was vibrating all day and night. This thing ran all night as I needed the a/c due to the Texas heat and humidity. My entire rv felt like one of those cheap 70's hotels when you put in the quarter for a massaging bed but only worse. Also one of my bungee cords melted and was trashed in the morning from the heat. I went to harbor freight and bought proper straps and avoided the exhaust.

My generator is almost 100 pounds and I had help getting it on the carrier, no way could I get it down by myself and back up. Guess I will just put in my truck bed and keep the bed cover off but you live and learn and move on. - Michael C.

Please take these two polls!

Do you carry a generator on camping trips? And how do you transport it? If you have an alternative way to stash a generator in or on your trailer or motorhome, please post it in the comments below.

Thanks for your help and let’s play safe out there… Mike