"Bob in Phx" wrote in
:

So, the sig other says were going camping with her in-laws. 3 nights,
7 people in a tent trailer. The heater is 12 volt powered. I always
run the trailer from the truck battery, no problems. In fact, Ive run
the trailer for two days straight. This year I am a little worried
about running the truck battery down. Now for the metal content. I do
have a very very nice, really little Kawasaki 1000a generator. The
genny even has 12 volt outputs, 8 amps. So, can I charge the truck
battery from these outputs???? truck is a 2000 Nissan Frontier.

The second question is, how to lock the genny down, so it does not get
stolen and so that it does not vibrate or "walk" while running. We
will be staying in a camp ground on beach...

any suggestions welcome!!!!!!!!!!!

bob in phx.




1. You'll be far better off if you'll use a regular battery charger to
recharge the truck battery: the 12V outlet doesn't put out much current in
comparison. [Most are 10A or better.]

2. With 7 people in a pop-up you won't need much heat, if any, to be added.

3. You might want to invest in a Deep Cycle 12V battery or two to power the
trailer - that way, you won't be at risk of being stranded when someone
leaves the lights on for you - and recharge it/them from the
generator+battery charger which you can keep in the truck when not in use.

4. You might want to re-post this query on alt.rv.pop-up-trailers, alt.rv,
and/or rec.outdoors.rv-travel.