Generator

Post by **maximus** » 26 Oct 2006, 21:48

Hi, could anyone recommend a 240v Genny for camping?? (leccy hookup sockets) and not to big, would like to carry it on the front of my pop on the roof where there is those little brackets for straps to go through.

Looked on ebay but there is so many

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 26 Oct 2006, 22:37

You could try Screwfix Direct as they stock several small generators. In fact they do a range of five petrol & two diesel generators from £70 to £700. I bought the small 2 stroke Wolf with 650w constant output for £50. Screwfix no longer stock that particular one but as you may know B&Q now own Screwfix & they are currently selling the same one at £50. It all depends how much you want to pay. Some of the cheaper one can be a tad noisy. My generator has a standard 3 pin socket so I have to use a short cable 3pin plug/round plug to connect to the hook up cable.

Post by **R0B** » 26 Oct 2006, 23:17

we use one of these "silent ones" it is 2kw.it has two 3pin outputs.like bowton lad i just made a patch lead for the lekkie hookup...not ideal for carrying on your roof though..

Post by **ghost123uk** » 27 Oct 2006, 09:02

How much was that one Rob ?

And how quiet is it ? ( Bit subjective I know, I will leave it to you to figure out how to explain "how quiet is it" in print

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Post by **kathyshack** » 27 Oct 2006, 09:35

can you get away with using these on campsites? or are they too noisy?
how much fuel do they use?

Post by **T2Andy** » 27 Oct 2006, 09:43

Most campsites that allow genny's will limit the hours of day that they can be run for so as not to disturb other campers.

Tends to be for a few hours around mid-day when most people are usually off site.

Post by **ghost123uk** » 27 Oct 2006, 10:35

T2Andy wrote:Most campsites that allow genny's will limit the hours of day that they can be run for so as not to disturb other campers.

Tends to be for a few hours around mid-day when most people are usually off site.

And quite right too !!

I hate folks being so selfish as to run genny's well into the night - happens at shows too often !

Post by **Mocki** » 27 Oct 2006, 10:45

ghost123uk wrote:
T2Andy wrote:Most campsites that allow genny's will limit the hours of day that they can be run for so as not to disturb other campers.

Tends to be for a few hours around mid-day when most people are usually off site.

And quite right too !!

I hate folks being so selfish as to run genny's well into the night - happens at shows too often !

Apsolutely!
A well equipped van shouldnt need mains supply at all, imo

There is nothing more annoying than a bliddy generator running constantly. You mostly find them with gennys also have crap moosic playing all night too......

Post by **ghost123uk** » 27 Oct 2006, 11:00

Yup

And if you do need mains, a decent, big battery and an inverter is what I use.
Then if you need to charge it up, go for a lil drive

I know, in a previous thread, some said that it takes xx hours to re-charge a battery, but I have not found this to be the case in practice.

Ooops bit of a "hijack" going on here

sorry maximus.

Have to say there are many good bargains around it seems, and quietness would be first on my list list of priorities.

Post by **kevtherev** » 27 Oct 2006, 11:18

INVERTER yep thats all you need for a weekend.

I run a telly, , DVD etc battery lasts for a continous 5+ hours

Post by **R0B** » 27 Oct 2006, 12:45

john heres the info on our genny....i think we paid around £250 for it

Kipor Camping Mate KGE2000tc Silent Digital Generator - 4 Stroke Generator

Rated frequency 50Hz
Rated voltage 230V
Rated current 7A
Rated speed 4500
Rated output power 1.6(kVA)
Max output power 2 (kVA)
Number of sockets 2x230V 13amp standard 3 pin,1x12V
DC output 12V-8.3A
Phase number Single phase
Fuel tank capacity 3.7L
Continuous running time 4hrs@rated output
Noise level(zero load～full load) 54～59 dBA@7M
Overall dimension(LÃƒâ€”WÃƒâ€”H) 513Ãƒâ€”296Ãƒâ€”426
Dry weight 22kg
Engine model KG105
Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, overhead valve,gasoline
engine
Displacement 105.6cc
Rated power[kW/rpm] 2.2@4500
Ignition system T.C.I
Spark plug A7RTC
Starting system Recoil start
Fuel type unleaded
Fuel consumption 420 (g/kw.h)
Lube oil SAE10W30

Post by **ghost123uk** » 27 Oct 2006, 13:47

Wow that is pretty quiet - though I guess the quality etc is reflected in the highish price ( for my income anyway

)

One point =

Fuel consumption 420 (g/kw.h)

Take it there is a miss-print or am I reading it wrong !!

Post by **T'Onion** » 27 Oct 2006, 14:27

I have a 2 stroke genny .. macro are doing them this month £39.99+vat ..

Post by **R0B** » 27 Oct 2006, 14:42

prob a misprint.ours runs for about 4hrs on a tank of petrol....

Take it there is a miss-print or am I reading it wrong

Post by **ghost123uk** » 27 Oct 2006, 14:45

Of course if I was to buy one, it would have to go to Steve at Gasure for an LPG conversion. I don't like buying black gold any more