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11-02-2010, 02:26 PM

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I see the above generator at Camping World for $1,099.00 (with club membership discount-which includes shipping) Wondered if anyone knew of anywhere else where it can be had cheaper. This is the one that can be tied to another 2000 companion.

I would like to have one, but have spent so much money for STUFF for my new camper. I know I could get a 1000, but the cost difference is too little to justify going smaller to me.

What I am trying to justify is whether I need it or not. I know if I only camp at parks with electricity, I do not need one, but I don’t want to be restricted to power only locations.

I like the idea of getting away from the crowds sometimes and enjoying a more pristine less traveled scenic environment. But truth be told, I don’t know how well I will be able to adjust to both NO TV or Internet. Shameful, isn’t it. I feel guilty just admitting it. I AM ADICTED !! My withdrawal might not be pretty. Besides, it’s my security blanket, and the best way for me to fall asleep. Hmmm, looking at this paragraph is kind of ironic and funny. Want to enjoy nature, but with my TV. (Don’t forget, I’m having to give up my internet. How far can you push a junkie at one time?)

So, if I had a generator what’s the likelihood I could run it for 3 or 4 hours in the evening to run a TV. From what I understand, they are either off limits or confined to only an hour or two in the evening when permitted, which is understandable knowing the noise level of some generators.

Can someone who does a lot of dry camping give me a little more insight into this matter? I could easily function without lights, and even heat to a degree, but sure would like to have my TV. What kind of camping woos am I? I don’t want to get into solar at this point, and I’m not even sure it would work for running a TV in the late evening.

I bought a regular 19” LCD TV for Trailmanor and just this week bought a little 7” TV/DVD combo. Don’t know how many amps it pulls (7” TV) but it takes 6 hours to recharge and is only good for about 2 ½ hours after fully charged. It can run ac or DC.

I’m not sure how much drain it would be on Trailmanor battery plugged in and running for 4 hours. Could I run it for 4 hours at night and then recharge the TM battery with the generator in the morning? Or is 4 hours to much to expect?

There is no DC input in the back bed area of my 2619. Can one be put in somewhere back there? Wish I had a better handle on this battery stuff.

Have not changed to two 6 volt deep cycle batteries yet, but it is on the agenda.

11-02-2010, 02:26 PM	#1
modhatter Guest Posts: n/a	Honda EU2000i generator at Camping World . I see the above generator at Camping World for $1,099.00 (with club membership discount-which includes shipping) Wondered if anyone knew of anywhere else where it can be had cheaper. This is the one that can be tied to another 2000 companion. I would like to have one, but have spent so much money for STUFF for my new camper. I know I could get a 1000, but the cost difference is too little to justify going smaller to me. What I am trying to justify is whether I need it or not. I know if I only camp at parks with electricity, I do not need one, but I don’t want to be restricted to power only locations. I like the idea of getting away from the crowds sometimes and enjoying a more pristine less traveled scenic environment. But truth be told, I don’t know how well I will be able to adjust to both NO TV or Internet. Shameful, isn’t it. I feel guilty just admitting it. I AM ADICTED !! My withdrawal might not be pretty. Besides, it’s my security blanket, and the best way for me to fall asleep. Hmmm, looking at this paragraph is kind of ironic and funny. Want to enjoy nature, but with my TV. (Don’t forget, I’m having to give up my internet. How far can you push a junkie at one time?) So, if I had a generator what’s the likelihood I could run it for 3 or 4 hours in the evening to run a TV. From what I understand, they are either off limits or confined to only an hour or two in the evening when permitted, which is understandable knowing the noise level of some generators. Can someone who does a lot of dry camping give me a little more insight into this matter? I could easily function without lights, and even heat to a degree, but sure would like to have my TV. What kind of camping woos am I? I don’t want to get into solar at this point, and I’m not even sure it would work for running a TV in the late evening. I bought a regular 19” LCD TV for Trailmanor and just this week bought a little 7” TV/DVD combo. Don’t know how many amps it pulls (7” TV) but it takes 6 hours to recharge and is only good for about 2 ½ hours after fully charged. It can run ac or DC. I’m not sure how much drain it would be on Trailmanor battery plugged in and running for 4 hours. Could I run it for 4 hours at night and then recharge the TM battery with the generator in the morning? Or is 4 hours to much to expect? There is no DC input in the back bed area of my 2619. Can one be put in somewhere back there? Wish I had a better handle on this battery stuff. Have not changed to two 6 volt deep cycle batteries yet, but it is on the agenda.