Brenintot
Free Member
I’m wondering, what is the consensus regarding portable generators, I have been motorhoming for 30 years this summer & have never felt I needed one. They seem to be much cheaper to buy nowadays & have become very popular with motorhomers. At the moment I feel a Solar Panel is the right choice for us, but was wondering, as Petrol generators are so popular that I may be missing out on something in respect of the benefits.
My personal position is that I like to travel as light as possible with minimal kit. At the moment, I see them only as hassle for a number of reasons.
· Theft or having to lock it up securely
· Storage space taken up in the van
· Risks associated with the Storage & use of flammable fuel
· Setting up time & refuelling etc
· The noise & pollution produced by petrol/diesel driven machines.
· The anti social stigma when used at any time within the vicinity of others.
If you are dependent on the 220v power supply from a generator for medical reasons I feel the freedom offered is justified. But for social use, a Solar panel (even in the UK) seems to be the best solution. Our last MH had good quality roof mounted solar panel; it gave us total freedom from any other power source. Two years ago we went on a 6-week trip through UK, France & Spain Inc 12v TV & still came home with fully charged batteries.
Thanks in advance for your views.
My personal position is that I like to travel as light as possible with minimal kit. At the moment, I see them only as hassle for a number of reasons.
· Theft or having to lock it up securely
· Storage space taken up in the van
· Risks associated with the Storage & use of flammable fuel
· Setting up time & refuelling etc
· The noise & pollution produced by petrol/diesel driven machines.
· The anti social stigma when used at any time within the vicinity of others.
If you are dependent on the 220v power supply from a generator for medical reasons I feel the freedom offered is justified. But for social use, a Solar panel (even in the UK) seems to be the best solution. Our last MH had good quality roof mounted solar panel; it gave us total freedom from any other power source. Two years ago we went on a 6-week trip through UK, France & Spain Inc 12v TV & still came home with fully charged batteries.
Thanks in advance for your views.