Honda 2000i storage idea

[RB19RR]

Now that my trailer has a large capacity solar sysyem, the only time I use my Honda 2000i generator is for AirConditioning and my wifes hair dryer.

I usually haul a pair of Honda 2000i generators in the bed of the truck. Even though the truck has a cap, the dust still gets into everything while on the road.

Searching at Home Depot for a solution, with tape measure in hand, I found RUBBER MAID #0141 / #42 (these are the numbers on the bottom) totes with covers.

When I put the Honda into the tote they fit perfectly! But the covers had a slight bulge as the generators are about a 1/2" too tall for these totes.

A solution was to cut a strip out of the top to accomodate the Honda's handle and then cover with a piece of plywood sealed with Dicor.

A couple coats of clear finish and done....

Now they are protected during transport, and the totes with the new top make great tables when sitting around camp.....Nice!

[007matman]

Looks good. Congrats!

[Eagleslink]

Great idea!

[Misfit011]

nice

[GLBCamper]

I would drill some breather holes on the sides of the tote near the top. You wouldn’t want even residual gas to build up fumes in there!

[RB19RR]

You wouldn’t want even residual gas to build up fumes in there!

I could only wish that inexpensive totes were that air tight!

[spock123]

I put my two Honda’s in the belly of my Cedar Creek. I have never did this but can you run the Honda’s outside when it’s raining

[andymil]

That really turned out nice. Too bad I don’t use a generator.

Gasoline vapors are heavier than air. Breather holes near the bottom might be better. Especially since the lid isn’t air tight.

[AlaskaErik]

Originally Posted by andymil

That really turned out nice. Too bad I don’t use a generator.

Gasoline vapors are heavier than air. Breather holes near the bottom might be better. Especially since the lid isn’t air tight.

That's true about gas vapors. That's why furnaces and hot water heaters in the garage have to be at least 18 inches above the floor.

[WolfWhistle]

[QUOTE=RB19RR;1846046]Now that my trailer has a large capacity solar sysyem, the only time I use my Honda 2000i generator is for AirConditioning and my wifes hair dryer.

I usually haul a pair of Honda 2000i generators in the bed of the truck. Even though the truck has a cap, the dust still gets into everything while on the road.

Searching at Home Depot for a solution, with tape measure in hand, I found RUBBER MAID #0141 / #42 (these are the numbers on the bottom) totes with covers.

When I put the Honda into the tote they fit perfectly! But the covers had a slight bulge as the generators are about a 1/2" too tall for these totes.

A solution was to cut a strip out of the top to accomodate the Honda's handle and then cover with a piece of plywood sealed with Dicor.

A couple coats of clear finish and done....

Now they are protected during transport, and the totes with the new top make great tables when sitting around camp.....Nice!


Great idea. I found the totes, but when the handle was too tall, I dropped the idea... didn't think outside the box. Pun intended. Thanks for sharing. WW

[TGR]

I like the tote idea and will have to see if I can fit my Yamaha EF2000iS generators into totes. I don't see why not. I've carried them in my basement, without any gas smell, and in the back of the truck but I don't like keeping them out in the elements while driving. A tarp helps but the totes will be much better and not as much a hassle as the tarp.

Spock123 asked about running generators in the rain. I've had mine running during a surprise rain without an issue. However, I run them under a lowered tailgate when I suspect rain and point the exhaust away from the truck and 5th wheel. This doesn't keep them completely dry but it helps.