Many modern campsites are fully equipped with a power source you can connect to for the essentials you just can’t live without, such as kettles, portable cookers or fridges or charging devices. But not all campsites are so well equipped, while many campers also like to go completely off-grid and either go wild camping in the middle of nowhere, or to a basic campsite that is cheaper or more rudimentary in terms of facilities. In such an instance, you will need a camping generator.
Where you need an essential power source, camping generators can provide this lifeline. They allow you to bring along some cooking appliances, to maintain connectivity, to keep warm with portable heaters and you may even need to take vital healthcare equipment with you, which requires a power source. A camping generator therefore means you are never without power in remote locations and can have just enough home comfort or essential power without losing the ‘back to basics’ element of the camping experience.
Protecting your generator in storage and while camping
There are many different types of generators available to campers, such as lightweight and efficient invertor generators and solar-powered generators. Meanwhile, larger and more powerful generators are available which are still portable if you have a trailer for all your camping gear. There are various common threads with all these generators, however, in that they are an expensive investment, they have to be stored outside the tent, and therefore they have to be protected.
It is important to periodically look after and maintain your camping generator, such as checking oil levels and cleaning the air filter. You should also periodically change and refresh the oil and also inspect the electrical connections for damage. And when in storage, in between camping trips, you need a suitable protective cover for your camping generator. Most people store a camping generator outside in either a garage, a shed or an external storage box, and while these might protect the generator from direct rain and freezing temperatures, this type of equipment still needs proper protection from possible cold and damp. You also need protection for your generator whilst using it at a campsite. The generator should always be stored outside the tent, so you need to cover it and protect it from rain and cold while it operates, or during breaks in between using it.
Premium protection for your camping generator from Bags & Covers Direct
Our camping generator covers at Bags & Covers Direct are able to protect your generator and keep it dry and in good condition between camping trips. But we also supply a waterproof generator cover which can protect your generator while it is running. Using a lightweight steel frame design, our cover can be unzipped and rolled up so the generator can be accessed and operated, while sill being protected from rainfall. There is also a zip-up panel for the exhaust outlet. The cover has a fixing loop to secure it to the ground, just like your tent, while the cover also acts as a helpful aid to reduce the noise the generator produces. The cover and frame can also be stored in a separate bag when not in use. The cover is made from strong, waterproof heavy duty polyester fabric.
So if you have a camping generator and need an essential power source while you enjoy your camping trip, invest in a camping generator cover. This ensures your generator is suitably protected while in storage for long term use and is safe and effective to use during your camping trip.