Portable generator on truck??

**BIGMIKE1** · 05.21.2011

Originally Posted by MeatHead

Yes, 400 pounds over on the drive axles. Here is a link to the states.

http://www.ooida.com/Education%26Bus...for_APUs.shtml

Does this also include the homemade units including generator,a/c,etc, or do they just recognize the factory purchased units?

**MeatHead** · 05.21.2011

I just don't know but you should be able to search for the actual federal rule. Then it will be clear as mud.

**MeatHead** · 05.21.2011

Actually, I've never heard of anyone being whacked for being 400 pounds overweight even without an APU.

**BIGMIKE1** · 05.21.2011

Well id like to make my own, but that is the only thing that is stopping me is whether they will recognize it or not. I pull a hopper o.t.r so i get paid by the ton and 400 lbs. is not something im just willing to give up, and from reading the link you gave me meathead it sounds like the states have there own individual laws because the federal one was not a mandate so they dont recognize it. Guess i would have to look up each law in the states i run to find out, and boy what a pain that's gonna be.

**ricinindy** · 05.22.2011

Originally Posted by MeatHead

No, you don't need anything else. If you want really clean power you can get a computer APU which is a battery backup system. You would plug that into your generator then plug your TV and everything else into the computer APU except the A/C. That's too big for that or your inverter.

But you should be all set with nothing else.

What brand and model generator did you get?

I got a Powermate made by coleman. And thank's for the reply. Menards had a great price on it, 299. the had a Honeywell 3000 for 399. so couldn't beat the price.

**Bigray** · 05.22.2011

a little loud is'nt it ?

had a coleman years ago, it was LOUD

**brycey1** · 05.22.2011

I use this setup, Honda eu2000 generator charges batteries when running, 6 gallon aux fuel tank, $20 ceramic heater from wal mart, will buy a $250 portable ac from home depot soon, works for me total cost, $1500, looks home made, passed a level 1 inspection without any questions about the setup, also have a microwave, coleman 12v cooler, tv, i use a 1000w inverter when engine is running. Gererator already paid for itself.

**hawkeye42799** · 05.22.2011

nice idea but will not work for me sighs

**Travelinman** · 05.22.2011

Originally Posted by brycey1

I use this setup, Honda eu2000 generator charges batteries when running, 6 gallon aux fuel tank, $20 ceramic heater from wal mart, will buy a $250 portable ac from home depot soon, works for me total cost, $1500, looks home made, passed a level 1 inspection without any questions about the setup, also have a microwave, coleman 12v cooler, tv, i use a 1000w inverter when engine is running. Gererator already paid for itself.

Doesnt the portable A/C unit need an open window to get fresh air or can it run in an enclosed area?

**YankeeTexan** · 05.22.2011

Originally Posted by brycey1

I use this setup, Honda eu2000 generator charges batteries when running, 6 gallon aux fuel tank, $20 ceramic heater from wal mart, will buy a $250 portable ac from home depot soon, works for me total cost, $1500, looks home made, passed a level 1 inspection without any questions about the setup, also have a microwave, coleman 12v cooler, tv, i use a 1000w inverter when engine is running. Gererator already paid for itself.

Almost the same set up I have, only diff is I only have a 3 gal external gas tank. (still with the 1 gal on gen and extra 3 that 4 gal will last at least 15 hrs with the gen on high speed.)

Just an fyi..when you get an a/c unit you might want to make sure you get a heavy duty extension cord. I had a regular one and it used to get warm. bought a heavy duty one at the home depot (plus it has a three outlet end on it, so I don' t need a power strip)