Generators-is it ok to carry in wagon

Flywest, I think everyone assumes the OP is asking about carrying the genset when it's OFF. I can't imagine carbon monoxide being a problem when the geset is not operating.

I also sure not many people would put a hot genset in a cardboard box.

Hi Have a Honda E350 two stroke generator and have been carrying it inside the vehicle on and off for about 10 years , no problems as they have a sealing vent on the cap as well.
also as stated above , I dont think anyone would put a hot genny in a carton?????. DUH?
I fill it before a trip and it is always carried with a empty carby, just turn the fuel off and let it run out ( on low speed).
Good tip for any small motor as it leaves the carby dry and clean,
Cheers Des.

Flywest ya bugger, can't help yourself can you?

Once a fisho, always a fisho.

Tight lines,

Geoff

I have a Yamaha efs 1000 and with the fuel cap vent turned off,you can not small any fumes whatsoever.
I cant see it being a problem if its properly secured

Hi there FLYWEST. Not being rude , but I thought it was obvious that the generator would be stone cold after you have finished for the night, and then you pack up, drain what little fuel is left, leave the cap off to vent the tank and then head off to where ever. I used to carry a 5.KV Briggs & Stratton around in the back of my L300 plus a te litre jerry can in case the geeny ran out of fule while at work. Did this five days a week for 14 years before retiring 3 years ago. Now the genny is in the shed for when we have power blackouts and can run a couple of extension leads into the house to keep the fridge and a few lights going plus the TV. The two stroke generator has travelled well over the past three years on out travels, and its never out in the cardboard box when its hot. Thats plain bloody stupid. So In answer to the orignal post enquiring about carry the genny in the back of the vehicle I still say yes.

It would be funny if there was a few smiley emotions to convey the mischevous tinkle in my eye as i was typing all that!

Cheers

Oh you wicked so and so. Should have known better that you were poking fun at my post. Got to hand it to you for that one. Cheers & all the best.

Motherhen, any chance of a pic of your genny box setup as that is exactly what I want to do?
Fred.

Fred, i have sent it by email. Let me know if it doesn't reach you, or if you have any questions.

Mh

Got it, looks great. Thank you for that MH.

Fred.

Put the movie clip on a site such as Photobucket and then put a link in your post on this site to the clip.

Or MM me and I'll give you an email address and I'll post your clip for you.

Geoff

5 links is the accepted minimum for the chains and his rig is sitting pretty level.
Any less and you could break a bar on tight corners due to lack of length of chain

Hi Douglas C,
As Graham H has said, I have managed to get the van and cruiser pretty close to level. The height from the ground to the bar is well within the required clearance as per the WDH specs. I cannot remember off hand by how much. One more link adjustment makes the van and cruiser peak at the coupling. I dare say that is the best I will get and am very happy with the result compared to without the WDH.
Thanks guys for all the response. I sure am going to miss the forum as I fly out to work bush tomorrow for the next three weeks and unfortunately on this job we will have no signal.
So long guys till next time.
Michael