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Affordable, Comfortable Camping for All Courtesy of ARAcontent  |
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 (ARA) - Every year, families across the country head outdoors to enjoy quality time together and appreciate the wonders of nature -- but sometimes the idea of “roughing it” is not as enjoyable for certain members of the family.
You might assume an RV is the only way to bring the comforts of home to the campsite. Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, generators give you a great way to bring along those extra amenities and comforts without the expense associated with renting, purchasing or even driving your RV.
Generators can give your camping adventure the comforts of home while their low noise, small size and light weight -- the lightest models currently weigh in at a mere 40 to 50 pounds -- make them a pleasure to use and easy to transport regardless of whether you’re camping with a minivan, SUV or your standard pick-up truck. Even without an RV, a generator can supply the comforts and necessities of home along with some not-so-necessary items like lamps, microwaves, radios, hair dryers and even a TV and gaming system for the kids. Simple and easy to transport and operate, with a generator you’ll have the comfort and convenience of electricity and you’re ready to roll.
One of the newest generators in this portable category is the EF2000iS from Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Designed specifically for easy transport and a variety of uses, it is perfect for the campsite. If you have a larger appliance you can’t live without, the EF2000iS also comes with a parallel-use function which allows two units to plug into each other for double the output, while maintaining the maximum portability of two light weight generators to provide the power of one large, heavy generator.
“The EF2000iS is the ideal lightweight camping companion,” says Colin Iwasa, power equipment sales manager at Yamaha. “At 2000 watts, it is all the power you need to run small electric appliances. More importantly, it is quiet, versatile and can run for up to eight hours on less than a gallon of gas. It’s even powerful enough to run your refrigerator, television and some lights at home if you have a power outage.”
Of course, it is always important to use generators responsibly and safely, especially around the campsite. To keep your family safe, Yamaha provides a few guidelines for proper generator operation:
* Never use a generator indoors or in partially enclosed areas. A portable generator uses a combustion engine just like your car, which produces toxic, poisonous carbon monoxide exhaust gases. Set it up outdoors in a well-ventilated, dry area away from any car or trailer windows, doors and other air intakes.
* Read the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation prior to use. This booklet comes with your generator. Additional copies are available at your local dealership.
* Keep generators away from fires and never fuel the generator while it’s running. Fuel liquids are flammable and dangerous if ingested, so store them far away from your family’s common areas and open flames. Fuel can also be sparked by a running generator, so turn off the engine before refueling.
* Use a carbon monoxide detector. Running generators create carbon monoxide, one of the most hazardous side effects of generator use. To be safe, install a carbon monoxide detector in your trailer or, if camping outdoors, keep the generator far away from any tents or enclosed spaces.
* Avoid electric shock. To prevent electric shock, never touch the generator with wet hands. Also, do not operate a generator in rain or snow in order to keep the generator dry.
* Watch out for hot engines and mufflers. Avoid placing flammable materials near the exhaust outlet during operation, and keep any generator at least three feet away from buildings or other equipment to avoid overheating. Always carry the generator by its handles.
As long as it’s operated safely, a generator can help make you and your family a little more comfortable while “roughing it” under the stars -- and you’ll look forward to many more trips to come.
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