Using Generator As Backup For House Power

[Eric Johnson]

Hi Jack & Liz,
Ice all over the place and the FC looks like an ice cube on the outside but cozy
on the
inside with electric heaters running. So far so good on house power but darn
nice to know
we've got a place to go just in case. Stay warm.
Regards, Eric in San Antonio
84FC35SBWL2

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jack and Liz Pearce"
wrote:
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson"
> wrote:
> >
> > Ice storms may bring loss of power to our home as in other areas of
> the country so I brought
> > the coach to the house with the idea of moving into it if we have a
> problem. Then I got to
> > thinking about using the generator to provide power to the home so we
> could have heat and
> > lights. Has anyone else done this? What would be the best way to
> make the connection so
> > you get maximum use of the generator capacity?
> >
> > Regards, Eric in San Antonio
> > 84FC35SBWL2
> >
>
> Howdy, Eric.
> We are located in D'Hanis, TX, 42 miles west of San Antonio, TX and we
> live in our WL fulltime. To answer your question, When we lost power
> while hurricaning in FL, we ran our generator. We also ran an heavy duty
> extension cord from a recepticle in our storage bay to our neighbor's
> house. This gave him 15 amps. He ran his frig, a TV, some lights and a
> fan off of that. He really appreciated that!! I see that others have
> given you info re: powering your whole house from the coach generator.
> I am looking out of the driver's side window, at the icicles hanging
> from the window awnings. Hope your electricity stays on.
>
> Regards,
> Regards,
> Jack and Liz Pearce
> Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40
> Wintering In Hondo, TX - 2006
>