Running extension chords off the power of my hosts home just didn’t feel right. Especially when I was using my power tools. So, off to the store to get my own generator. My budget being what it is … limited, I selected a basic 4k gas powered generator from Harbor Freight Tools. It is a heavy unit with 2 duplex 120v outlets, and, I hope, sufficient capacity to operate most of my power tools, as well as lighting inside the bus.
An important aspect of the generator was that it was equipped with a 240v twist-lock outlet. My thought was that I could use this to connect into the panel I intended to install for my primary electrical system.
With this in mind, I hauled my new toy out to the bus, got all my measurements, and began construction of a shelf under the floor, and just behind the right front wheel. And of course, there has to be a door, and a way to slide it out to start it up!
So, with the sliding shelf in place, and the door cut, and installed with hinges, I was ready to go … oops. Needed a way to hold the door open during starting and operation. A few small magnets on the outside of the door worked wonders!