Bus Living, Truck Living, Boat Living. You name it, if you live in a home that is capable of moving by itself, or have the desire to, then this is the place for you.
Most of the consumer grade generators seem loud to me. Small Hondas are a notable exception. I suppose the volume is related to 3600 rpm. Most small engines are just short of self destruction at that speed. My generator is a Kohler 4.5 kw out of the 1989 Class A motorhome that I'm currently dismantling. Petrol, twin cylinder, 17 hp, 1800 rpm. I redid the exhaust system with an automotive muffler. The shed I built is just outside where I sleep. We don't run the generator much, but I have no trouble sleeping beside it. Here are a few photos:
With this muffler setup — and I can easily reconfigure the pipe/muffler — I would not hesitate to put this rig in my step van. The shed is not insulated or even fully enclosed. The key is the 1800 rpm. I see a few of these used for reasonable prices. Might not hurt to check around. 4.5 kw is plenty for what you want to do.
That generator looks a little two big for my use. I'm looking at a yamaha or honda 2000 watt generator. They weigh about 45 lbs, are quiet, and small. I think they will be all I need. I will test one during the summer to see if it runs the air conditioner and if it does then I'm all set.
Haven't been on the site in a while. I purchased a Yamaha 2000efi generator that runs my Coleman mini Mach air conditioner it is great the previous generator I had was an old honda 2400. The Yamaha is so quiet and sips gas. If I want I can run it going down the road and supply's enough cool air that no need ever to try to install a dash a/c unit.
Plan on getting a trip in soon now that spring has sprung in the north east. Don't like exposing the old 76 to the salt roads. Frame still looks great on this Kurbmaster.
