Rancho Roy Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The only thing more ubiquitous at a SASS event than a Winchester 73 is the small Honda 2000i generators. 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. I needed a way to transport and store them and keep out of harms way. 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Good idea. It's also a good way to keep the generators out of sight. I've got a large tote that I use to cover my Champion 3400w generator. I just turn the tote upside down and put it over the generator. Then tie the tote down in the back of the truck. Generator protected and out of sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I would add a couple of holes on each side, so the container can 'breathe' . OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlow4697 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The idea of the tote is to keep the dust out adding holes defeats that idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Catlow4697 said: The idea of the tote is to keep the dust out adding holes defeats that idea The couple of holes allows moister & fumes to escape. Those gennys are bottom breathers, and the lids the OP made would do well as a platform to sit them on when running. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Gray, #36839 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Barbecue grill covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Saw you stole that idea on the RV Forum from a guy called RB19RR LOL Nice idea, makes me want to but a gen for my A Frame GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sam, SASS #34718L Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I thought you wuz talkin' bout one a these.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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