Trying to cut cost

You're not cool unless your generator matches your engine:
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I have an upper bunk in mine. I took the mattress out and use it for storage.

Case of water, 2 - 3 cases of vitamin water in multiple flavors. 2 cases of diet soda, window AC, Space heater, I also keep 2 plastic tubs with new packs of bungee, WD40, gloves, spare fuses, relays, bulbs and LED chicken lights, Glad hand rubbers, air hoses and lines etc. All that and lots more is all up on my upper bunk. Oh,.. and keep a tub of clothes and towels up there too. With out the upper bunk I have no place to put all that stuff. I have tools and spares things under my lower bunk as well.

I already ripped out the lower half of the cabinet behind the driver seat for my fridge and microwave. I thought about an indoor upright AC behind the passenger seat,.. but thats where my dirty laundry and spare straps and clean cloths are all stored. So roof mount is really the only other option for when I finally get tired of dragging the window AC in and out.

Hurst

 

Those upright AC units may not keep ya cool. Not near as efficient as others. Might look into a split AC unit. Much more efficient and only need to drill a couple holes for the hoses to run thru.

 

There are enough used apus on the market. Get one and have it installed, and don't worry about it, should cost half of a new one.

Hurst, the generator spiking won't be the issue, some of them are dirty and tax the switching power supplies to the point that they burn out.

 

This sounds like a good plan.
What about condensation water? Where does it drip?

 

How much fuel does your Honda generator use in 10hrs? Does it vary with changes in load you put on it, or is it consistent?

 

it varies.

 

+ 1 for the split a/c system ... got a custom bracket made to support the outside unit, it bolts straight into the stock bolt holes behind the cab. Worked way better than my tripac ever did. The tripac was good, but with a good spilt a/c, when coming into the truck you’ll feel it as soon as you open the driver door.

Took about 3 days at home to get it all out put up.

 

I just drilled a hole in the bottom of the pan and ran a hose down thru the corner of the cab and let it drip.

 

I'm going to assume that question is directed toward me.

The Honda EU3000is has a 3.5 gal tank.

It will power my 8500 BTU window AC or 1500 watt ceramic heater, 32" LG TV, Satellite dish, some microwave usage and my laptop plugged in for roughly 15 - 18 hours before it needs to be topped off again. So you can comfortable do a 10hr break with out any worries. The generator itself is rated for 20hrs at 50% usage. Its very efficient.

Hurst