2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Gen cover?

[IamJean2]

Bought a champion 2500W inverter dual-fuel generator for both home and camping, because I can lift the 39 lbs. Manual says not to use in rain or snow, but at home that's the time I most likely need it. I see all kinds of generator covers advertised, and have read all the forum Qs about them I can find.

Still a question: All the gen covers I've researched fit fairly closely and are mostly made of flammable fabric. So is the manual admonition to leave a minimum of 5' clearance all around the generator just a CYA statement, so the pro-made covers, like the attached, are actually safe?

[NavyLCDR]

Yes, as long as the exhaust side flap is open.

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by NavyLCDR

Yes, as long as the exhaust side flap is open.

Probably a good idea to have an opening on both ends as this is where the "inverter" is located and it needs cooling air.

I have a Champion 2500w inverter gen although not dual fuel and know it does need good cooling air circulation.

[Reverse_snowbird]

If you're worried about the cover rather than the inverter, you could spray that fabric with something like BanFire.
https://rdrtechnologies.com/banfire-...-calfire-1-qt/
You could also plug in a small portable fan into the compressor to dissipate heat and fumes.

[MillMitch]

I bought a $30 2-man pup tent to keep ours out of the rain. Exhaust points straight back, with gen just inside door. Can close front flaps half way to keep gen dry