I recently purchased a Honda EU3000i generator. During summer travel I run a generator all day to power the air conditioner in my Wildcat so restroom breaks and lunch can be enjoyed in comfort and also to power a crock pot for the evening meal.
I travel about every other weekend during the summer and plan to leave the Honda in the truck bed most of the summer. I wanted some way to protect it from the rain and sun, and also to hide it from curious eyes while parked at Wal-Mart.
My Dad and I made the following cover in about a day and a half. About half of that time was figuring out to how to do certain things. We could build another one now in less than a day.
Both ends are easily removable while the generator is running. The top and sides are one piece of aluminum and remain attached while the generator is running. This piece will only be removed when the generator is removed from the truck or I need access into the inside of the generator.
There is an access door on the top to permit refueling and a window to view the fuel level indicator.
The metal is diamond plate aluminum, I think 0.060' thickness, and cost $112.00 for a 4x8 sheet. I have about a third or more of the sheet left for a future project. I had the sheet metal place make all the cuts and bends and the total cost for the metal and labor was $144.00. I probably have $30.00 to $40.00 in angle aluminum and bolts.
My Dad came up with the method of attaching the end pieces which uses a broom handle clip that snaps onto the Honda grab handle and works very well.
The base is pressure treated wood. There are wooden blocks on all sides of the base of the Honda so it can not slide around on the wooden base.
Storage Shelter for the Wildcat |
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