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If we lose power & U own an RV

After it passes bring your RV to your home a fire up the genny, plug in.

I have a 8,000Kw and 100 Gal of diesel in the tank.

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Where do you keep an RV to protect it from the storm?

We are south of 466 1/2 mile on 301

I parked in between several so it helps to protect each other.

If using a generator be very careful of the exhaust as most of you already know. However be aware of your responsibility for your exhaust and your neighbor. Some of these houses in TV are very close to each other.

My RV is full and ready to go, Microwave, AC, Hot water, and Gas stove. I also have a 3000W generator sitting in the garage to keep food cold and ice at the ready!

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Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1444741)

Really that's what people should be worried about. We have always had a generator and once Our refrigerator and everything is up to speed we take it to someone else's house so they won't lose their things. I'm thinking they're not worried about exhaust there just thankful that we share

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1444830)

That's the spirit, nice

Remember to not run portale generatorrs in garages or on covered patios.

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1444830)

Yes really. If no electricity no air conditioning. Your neighbor will likely have their windows open. Your exhaust can be swept into their house. Please be careful. And yes you should help your neighbor.

Our RV refrigerator runs on electric or propane - have enuf propane to run it more than a month but the 12V battery doing the igniting will only last a week or so.

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Start your engine to charge the battery!

For those using generators in case of a power outage, please ensure that you're using it correctly so you don't pose a hazard to repair linemen because of 'backfeeding.'

Generator Safety < Storm Center < News Center < PowerSouth Energy Cooperative

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Of course, residents would never purposely cause the death of a lineman. Nevertheless, a generator connected to a home’s wiring or plugged into a regular household outlet can cause backfeeding along powerlines and electrocute anyone who comes in contact with them — even if the line seems dead.

Never connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring - This can cause backfeeding along power lines and electrocute anyone coming in contact with them, including line workers making repairs.

Never plug a generator into a regular household outlet - This can also cause backfeeding and pose an electrocution risk to utility workers and others served by the same utility transformer.

Always plug appliances directly into generators - Connecting the generator to your home’s circuits or wiring must be done by a qualified, licensed electrician who will install a transfer switch to prevent backfeeding.

Just shut the main breaker off first