Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:59 pm..
Isn't this the cutest little raincoat for my new Honda eu1000i?
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Isn't this the cutest little raincoat for my new Honda eu1000i?
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:59 pmRe: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:45 pmI'm thinking if you add two holes on the bottom for your legs, you could use it too!
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:05 pmI was just thinking that my genny needs a rain house too! Thanks Mitch for doing the hard part, now I'll "borrow"your idea 
As most of you know Texas has been in extreme drought status for some time. Well It starting raining a couple of weeks ago and won't stop... If I make one of these "rain coats" it probably won't rain the rest of the year
As most of you know Texas has been in extreme drought status for some time. Well It starting raining a couple of weeks ago and won't stop... If I make one of these "rain coats" it probably won't rain the rest of the year
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:17 pmVickieP wrote:I'm thinking if you add two holes on the bottom for your legs, you could use it too!
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Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:18 pmYakn1 wrote:I was just thinking that my genny needs a rain house too! Thanks Mitch for doing the hard part, now I'll "borrow"your idea
As most of you know Texas has been in extreme drought status for some time. Well It starting raining a couple of weeks ago and won't stop... If I make one of these "rain coats" it probably won't rain the rest of the year
There are a couple of drain holes in the bottom, too - just in case.
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:18 pmFor your feet 
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:23 pmYakn1 wrote:For your feet
Et tu, Brute?
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Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:26 pmVickieP wrote:I'm thinking if you add two holes on the bottom for your legs, you could use it too!
Laughing aside from Vickie's quote, it is a good idea!
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:52 pmAre you planning on using your "raincoat" when running the generator? Why I'm asking is the generator may get hot enough to melt the plastic.
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:04 pmSandersmr wrote:Are you planning on using your "raincoat" when running the generator? Why I'm asking is the generator may get hot enough to melt the plastic.
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Yes, if I have to. First time or so, I'd check it out after a time. But those holes on the ends are around 5" - 6" square, and I just today drilled 5 holes in each of the side for added ventilation.
Heck, I'm lucky I asked the question cuz I had plans to run it under the trailer. I hear that's a great way to possibly wake up dead.
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Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:30 pmThe raincoat looks like a clever idea; thoughts of running it under trailer not so good.
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:35 pmI think the generator is designed for outside use. Check the manual (aka idiot sheet) and see what it says about running it outside in the rain. Or e-mail Honda and ask them about that. I have had my genny running as I was driving down the highway in rain. I'd think twice before I tried running it covered. It will get really, really hot and I am thinking it will melt that raincoat.
Just me thinking with my fingers!!! It has to have a lot of space to be rid of the exhaust fumes or you will again wake up dead. That's why Gen-turi has this gizmo to move the exhaust above the RV's and out of possible harm to folks.
http://www.campingworld.com/search/inde ... y=1&Ntpc=1
This was my next purchase for Bunkie...guess I'll have to start a list for Suite Pea and this will be on it.
Just me thinking with my fingers!!! It has to have a lot of space to be rid of the exhaust fumes or you will again wake up dead. That's why Gen-turi has this gizmo to move the exhaust above the RV's and out of possible harm to folks.
http://www.campingworld.com/search/inde ... y=1&Ntpc=1
This was my next purchase for Bunkie...guess I'll have to start a list for Suite Pea and this will be on it.
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:30 pmMitch--
How about that guy on RV.net......
A sweater for when it's cold smart a$$
How about that guy on RV.net......
A sweater for when it's cold
smart a$$Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:47 pmYou could use a beach umbrealla and it would have plenty of room to "breathe". So put a piece of pvc pipe on the side of that generator large enough to slide an umbrealla in.
Of course you might have to stand out in the rain too, telling that generator to breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. Oh that's right it is red not blond!!
Nan
Of course you might have to stand out in the rain too, telling that generator to breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out. Oh that's right it is red not blond!!
Nan
Re: Generator Raincoat
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:50 pmIn the truck camper section on RV.net, a number of the people have made either a wooden box or sheet metal box for their generators. These boxes are vented for the generator. I have not seen a plastic one. Most of the boxes are attached permanently to the camper and can be used in all weather. Maybe rethink the plastic? Linda