Generator mounted in box on a Frame?

Rocko Wallaby posted:

Noddles. According to the manufacturer, I should have plenty of reserve (close to 100+kg) in the towball weight, but plan on checking it before getting too excited about anything. Size of the box is extremely limited because of the area already taken up with the spare wheel carrier, so wouldn't fit much there anyway. Might fit a small box for the generator, or alternatively just stick a box there for all the water/suliage hoses, awnings, etc, which don't weigh much.

So, what other things to people do to make generators user-friendly?
Scotty

Rocko Wallaby posted:

Heya Pop
I have a rear entry door, with no rear bar, so no rear mount. Hadn't considered that when I bought it ;)
Amazing how much less external storage you have with a spare on the front A frame, and no rear bumper.
Scotty

pop2jocem posted:

Just a suggestion Scotty and because I don't know what make or model of van you have this might not be practical but could you fabricate some type of swingaway rear carrier that would enable you to carry your genny and whatever at the folded up position and swung (is there such a word??) to the side to give you access to your door when camped. Similar idea to a spare wheel carrier like you see on some wagons and Troopies but strong enough to take the weight.

Cheers
Pop

Rocko Wallaby posted:

Not a bad idea. Could be feasible.
Hmm, for some info, here's a site I found a while back that makes custom made generator boxes. Expensive, but wouldn't be difficult to get one made here much cheaper. Shows placement of vents, access, etc. Have one for the 2kw Honda, as well as many others.
Scotty

http://www.hayesequipment.com/hayes_products.htm

Rocko Wallaby posted:

Oh, I have a Coromal Poneer 402, for the info

pop2jocem posted:

Yeah, I had a look at the site, thats the sort of thing I had in mind. I think the dollars quoted might be the American variety as well. I don't know what state of Oz you are in but here in Wait Awhile Coventrys have a box that looked suitable for about $700. A bit bigger than what I had in mind but as you said you never seem to have enough external storage space so I guess other stuff could be carried in there when not running the genny.

Cheers
Pop

Tenpounder (SA) posted:

Hi there. I have read that many vans have fairly light chassis members behind the axle, and so it is hard to fit a strong enough back bumper or frame unless you take the structure forward to the meaty part of the chassis. When you think about it, a genny, plus the box, plus the rear frame will mean a fair weight (about the weight of an adult), about 2 metres behind the axle, and so there's a fair bit of leverage. I've heard of disasters with home made back bumpers with various 'attachments' where the whole lot breaks off!! None of wants to donate a $2000 genny to some stranger!
I have been pondering whether to cut a hole into the front of our van to create a side entry 'boot' in the dead corner of the van (the bit you can never get to) to hold the genny.

Rocko Wallaby posted:

What about Motorhome owners...the big ones, I mean. They sometimes have onboard diesel generators. Wonder how the exhaust is directed there? Althought the "boom" factor would be eliminated by getting rid of unleaded, I guess, the monoxide could still be an issue.
Anyone have one of these?