What can you use a MaXpeedingRods generator for when camping & Living the Van life dream
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600 QUID MATE !
too noisy for camping. but great if you need power.
There is only 1 generator, forget the rest (apart from maybe the Yamaha equivalent), Honda eu22i. Best £1200 you’ll ever spend.
It’ll still be running in 15 years, it’ll start up first time every time and if you want to sell it, you’ll get at least 75% of your purchase cost back.
Older used model 2000’s are selling for £800 on ebay and they were that or less when new.
It’ll actually cost you less than £300 over 10 years if you look after it, the difference between what you buy it for and sell it for. Thats the true cost, not the purchase price.
Absolutely true ! I have had a Honda EU6500i for years now...bought it used for $3750 Canadian and I see them used on various sites for $4000 up, also with way more hours on them than mine. Only other generators I would even consider are from Champion...great product, fair and reasonable price with good service and warranty (I own four of them....)
Great vid as usual mel, but I arnt sure about letting campers use them on campsites, when I used to stay on campsites a man in a motorhome had is running all night, that makes for six reason's now why I don't stop on campsites ,screaming kids, loud music,barking dogs, bounsing balls, people's fire smoke blowing my way ,noisy genarator, for me wild camping always ,peace and quiet for me mel
I did say I’d be using it in my lockup I don’t think I’ll be taking with me on my travels 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld yes you did say that. Because I went through the panel with a drill bit while working on my van.l myself had a go at repairing it I made a mess,so got it done professionally it cost me £420.00 +the paint I used to try and repair it . but you are a experience auto body man I believe .
No generators are shipped with oil inside. It's about flammable liquids in a shipping container. To reduce the risk of fires on ships.
Oh that makes sense 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I know some generator suppliers stick labels all over the packaging and generator stating that the generator is shipped without engine oil.
I also know of one person who ignored all those stickers and ran their new generator for 10-15 minutes until it seized the engine. It's also to stop spills when the generator is in the back of a delivery van or stacked on pallets, Where boxes can be stacked in any position.
@@drewhodge3820 ANY decent manufacturer has the no oil warning in the manual and as you say stuck all over the genset, usually on the pull start handle snd fuel cap 👍
Long extension lead or ear defenders 😉
Your going to have the the eco worrior vegan eating Muppets screaming at you.😂😂😂😂😂
Oh well 👍😂👍
Hya Meĺ again 😬looking at u installing your 2 burner . U mentioned u r not in need of 240 v . Haha. U dont mention how u suddenly have auto.ignition 12v. I.have to assume u chopped off plug and used leads directly to 12v. Am i wrong😬
The only minor thing with that generator is the combined on/off control. I find a gene with a separate fuel tap is preferable, as you can turn the fuel off and run the carb float bowl dry each time you switch it off. Just using the switch kills the ignition, but leaves a small amount of fuel in the float bowl which evaporates (fuel smell) but also tends to build up a varnish that eventually causes problems too.
Great bit of kit considering it was free.
I hope the poor dog got some of that (overcooked, but the dog won't mind) salmon!
And why would you expect oil to be in the unit, ye dafty?
Nothing better than a romantic meal for two with a countryside view and YELLING AT EACH OTHER OVER THE NOISE OF THE GENERATOR. Ahhh...young love. 🤣
Hahah I know how to show a girl a good time 😂👍
Ha ha ha that’s funny!
The smell of salmon and petrol leads to the smell of an empty wallet. It worked well and was fun to watch.
Now all you need is an extension cord, so the generator can be away from you. Also, you could have used USB ports while cooking to charge your stuff. What was the DC reset button for?? You never told us.
Yes I should have got an extension cord the dc is an over lode switch same as the ac 👍
good vid thanks lee
Do you think that machine you're using is good for the planner We're trying to save the planet
ffs get a life
Not bad Mel ....Nexted on he agenda Mel & Becs Sunday morning kitchen
Brilliant idea 👍
Hi Mel 👋 just us2 saying hi 👋 thanks for this video update 🤔 bit loud might ok if your in a field on your own 😄 just don't come and park up next to us 😆😆😆den and sue 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌
Hi 👋 thank you 🙏
Nothing like a quite bit of food in the countryside 🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂🙏👍
Pair of ear muffs...lol
Can u buy spare parts for those anywhere?
Try asking maxpeedingrods
Thanks Mel. Too noisy for most I wouldn’t want a camping neighbour with one 😢 on a separate note I wonder if you can help please? I bought an induction cooker with a range of 100 - 2000 . Great I thought , I have a Jackery 500. But sadly it starts at 2000 not 100 so it always trips the Jackery 🤦♀️😢 any electrical wizards who can advise please 🤔
Low Noise ????????????
Ooh that salmon looked great with crispy skin, been thinking about an induction hob will check out the one in your store. Thanks guys…
Lots of info on the generator, cooking session was good. Impressed with the items you used. Have one other completely different question on a different subject. I just wondered looking back through your earlier videos again on the van builds and i wondered how are your cats doing.
Cats are doing well thank you 🙏
You think your van's tatty...? Come look at mine...😆😳.
I'm still waiting to be sent sumert to review, lol. 🤷♀️🤦♀️
Build it and they will come your doing a great job keep going 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Ah thank you Mel 😊
I've used a few generators. Under load they are all too noisy apart from Honda. I've just bought a 4000 watt inverter Generator for powering my tumble dryer and washing machine. Hopefully it doesn't sound like a tank
Electrified camping 👌
Thanks for the great video Mel
The generator is loud ! But does the job
Induction hobs are great ! Only heat up when the pans on it marvellous.
You and Rebecca stay safe 👍👍😎
Thank you buddy you too
Bloody hell, my 3000 sip frame generator ain’t that noisy and was £290.
Hi Mel. Just a quickie. Whats the height from work surface to top of hob. Only askin as new hob with lid are serious money. Ive got a hob lid that fixes to worktop. Means that should i buy hob like yours. I could use glass lid i have. If the depth is ok. Keep safe and keep yapping😎
5.5 cm high 👍
Thanku for that😎
I have a couple of generators and I am pretty sure that if there is no oil in them they won't run (I wouldn't want to test it though).if the oil light goes out the thing will stop. My el cheapo one has the same fuel cap and the vent thing broke so I had to make one using my 3D printer, before I could test it the priming bulb on the fuel pump split so I had to buy a replacement ($17) because they are not like one on a whipper snipper carbie which cost a few bucks to replace. It never rains but it pours!
Throughly enjoyed this video, found it all particularly amusing! (pet friendly) 😂
How did you end up loosing 2 houses it would make a great video if not too personal??
Great vid Mel! Do they supply ear defenders and wireless walkie talkies with the generator?
You made me hungry now… lunch time.
Haha maybe we should have used an extension 👍
Haha maybe we should have used an extension 👍
a bit too noisy, but can be useful if you do not have solar energy.
it almost seems like you need two tables , one for the cookers and one between you two lovebirds
Wonderful,,
I keep mine in a box mounted to my rear door outside,I keep fuel in there too,,
Like the idea of fuel outside my van,,,
My only concern is someone rear ending my van.
Great idea and yes that’s a worry 👍
I'd be scared some skallywag nicked it
Great review. Could do to put dB meter on it and compare it to quieter models if there are any👍
Hi old boy, I think that is a loud generator, but you could get a hundred meter extension lead, or much longer, and cook in peace then. Anyway a good fun video.
Thank you and yes I think a long enough lead would work 👍😂👍
once again a good honest review,looks a good bit of kit there.The back drop looked amazing and good to see Rebecca looking fit and well again....hopefully someone sends you an air compressor to review on the autumn lol
Hay buddy thank you 🙏
Ive been watching your vids for some time now and am amazed at your knowledge. Ive found them all very productive as I am planning on buying my first motor home. Ive not been able to add comments as I have not found a way to add on my smart tv. But here you are. It seems you have an answer to all my questions in your vids and my list grows for my little book of what I will need. Thank you very much. Keep up the good work, speak again soon. Coffee on me mate
Thank you buddy that’s really kind of you 👍😊👍
Mel, got a discount code or has it expired, cheers
I absolutely hate petrol/diesel generators. Far too smelly and loud for being used outdoors in the quiet countryside. Could you imagine some idiot parked next to you... or even a field away, using this very noisy engine?! 🙄😂 Stick to using the superb and silent Ecoflow power stations. 😉
Great review. I guess you could always use an extention lead so the generator is further away.
Yes I should have gone and got one would have been a much better video if I buy the generator in the other field 👍😂👍
Hi Mel, just asking for an update...have you used your generator since...and how have you found it....seriously thinking about buying one ...cheers
Hi buddy I only use it once since making the video it’s great 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I ve just been in the process of buying one....but there charging £246 to have it delivered....that pushes the price up...unfortunately on that note I think ill have to pass on it...but thank you for your reply Mel 👍🏼
I love the smell of petrol first thing in the morning ! ... and calamari and salmon ! 😉👍🏻
Me too 😂🤣😂👍
I love when my wife cooks for me too
That's how to cook'em, good stuff.
Cheers Mel and Rebecca as usual, great video and hope you enjoyed your feast! 👍
Thank you 🙏
Hi Mel . Great video 👍 I can’t see the air fryer or the electric hob in your store??
Thank you buddy I did put links in the description of this video I have now added them to my store thank you 🙏
Hi Mel. A generator gives us another tool that aids independence. For me it is an essential bit of kit. I have a van, Narrowboat and small holding. For the van and Narrowboat I have a Honda EU 10i suitcase generator. I bought it primarily to Charge batteries. It is very quiet and superbly built. For the small holding I have a 3kw “knock off” framed generator that is “ok”. You can run my Honda off LPG but with increasing supply problems finding Autogas is becoming difficult. Bottled gas is going the same way.
I too have looked at electric cooking. With 600-1000w Solar, Lithium Batteries and a DC-DC charger with uprated Alternator to match, I am sure that is possible. Using your Battery Pack is a good idea but it still needs charging and in winter off grid Solar is simply not good enough during the 3 “Dark Months”. Generator to the rescue!
With all the changes in the world, increased security ensuring our continued independence is a priority to me. I am considering upgrading my generator to a Honda 2200 that will enable me to run more power tools. Having said that a lot of my tools are battery anyway & my EU10i handles that easily. The smaller generator is very economical.
Another great advantage of a generator is that is is absolutely guaranteed to wind up the Eco Warriors!!! A real bonus!
All the best.
I was going to get a generator but after hearing that, noisy! maybe not......Thanks Mel for the warning!
It’s quiet in real life 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I have theMXR 3500 and it is not too load...his microphone amplified the sound..and yea..don't put the generator right next to you.
you won't be running any power tools off it, barely a small rice cooker at best.
Did you watch the video? I use it for all sorts and I have also used an angle grinder
Quick question for ya Mel...
If you were using the gennie to power appliances in the van would you use an earth spike?
I don’t know I need to do more research on this 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I was in the Army many years ago now and we had 230v power to the back of the trucks for the radios and any time we had to use the gennies they were very big on you Must have an earth spike - since then, I've seen very few people actually using them
Hi Mel, thanks for another fab video. You mentioned using an extension cable for your jackery solar panels to the power bank. Do you have a link please so I can stop fannying around and moving the jackery from its cupboard every time I need to charge it up. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most genius!! Thanks for everything you do mate, Jo x
A generator is much cheaper then getting a second mortgage to buy a lithium battery
Haha absolutely 👍😂👍
Is it 🤔
At £600 ish you can buy a fair bit of lithium battery power 👍 pluss you,
Never need to refuel a battery with £10 per gallon fuel, you can use solar or a BtoB to refuel for free 👍
No need to service a battery 👍
No need to annoy your neighbors with a battery 👍
No need to ruin the environment additionally with a battery 👍
As with most things if you pay more up front you save in the long term 👍
I have a genset and lithium batteries so I'm not biased either way, the genset if there for emergencies and heavy power use like larger power tools, i use an inverter for smaller power loads, and before we get into the comments of the last vid it doesn't waste power because i turn it off when it's not in use 🙄
Hi I have a 500 Jackary will this be Enough to run The induction hub.
Great vlog 👍
Yes you can turn the hob down to as little as 300w 👍☺️👍
Yes you can turn the hob down to as little as 300w 👍☺️👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks
I am surprised at how little petrol it ran on. Your meal looked tasty indeed. You two really do make a nice couple 💜
Thank you 🙏
@@BigVanSmallWorld 😊💜
😂 Mel did you actually read the manual first 😊
No 😂🤣👍
nice one Cyril
Nice one.
What about the washing up..
That’s my job 👍
Best use of that generator is an anchor😂😂
Haha 😂 🤣😂👍
Second hand Honda genny better than anyone else's new one .quiter smoother .more reliable better in every way usually smaller as well😍😂😁😎😍😂😁🤣
@@desmondbroad1305 well if Honda ever offer me one for free I’ll be sure to make a video about it 😂🤣😂👍
@@desmondbroad1305 well if Honda ever offer me one for free I’ll be sure to make a video about it 😂🤣😂👍
That's the whole point Mel they never give stuff away they don't need to 👍
Be nice if you could fit an extra silencer to that generator, I’m sure with your talents Mel you could fabricate something. Yet another great video 👍🇬🇧
You must be a mind reader 😂👍👍👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld the generator is a great bit of kit but I couldn’t put up with that noise, I look forward to the silencer build video 👍
Some engines don't like the extra back pressure another silencer would add that's why most people use a generator box 🤔
@@Dirt-Diggler that’s interesting thank you 🙏
@@Dirt-Diggler that’s interesting thank you 🙏
My honda probably weighs less then half of what that looks as though it weighs
You could run an extension out of the house you part live in
Great video..
Thanks!
21kg....
Thank you 🙏
great vid Mel, i did a fair bit of bodywork on my t5 last year. neighbours didnt like the compressor too much and they wouldnt like a generator on top of that... but after doing a bit of 2k spraying i ended up thinking i should have just bought the 2k aerosols for paint. bit expensive but are hassle free and quick and easy. your power tools would be good to go all rechargeable, like dewalt angle grinder, i suppose you could then use your jackery to pre charge your tools? i did take a petrol generator on a 6 month detecting trip to spain but never used it and it used a lot of storage. i think it would be great if you were in the sticks a bit and just wanted to run anything or charge anything or charge everything in one shot. you could even earn a bit of cash doing vehicle breakdown for the electric car owners run out of juice and top them up... lol i think the breakdown companies are doing this now.
Some good points there Pete I’m only going to use the gen in my lockup I won’t be driving around with it in my van 👍
Is your grey hoodie wet??
no lol
I thought that when I first saw it, thought maybe the side window were leaking again 😜
Hi Mel Just a quick question. I have 12v and 240v in my small van which I plug into the mains to run my van and charge the leisure battery. I was thinking it was a good idea to use a small generator to use instead of mains if I wanted to go wild camping. Are the smaller generators a lot quieter? as I didn't want upset anyone with the noise.
Love your show by the way!
Jason.
You can add on to the exorcist to make it quieter they are much cheaper then a Lithium battery
They sell quiet gens, usually called suitcase generator, rather expensive thought, probably double the cost of one one the cheap gens like mel has here 👍
Many thanks for the reply
It’s not as noisy as it seems to be on the video 👍
What a nice people have made the vid
Thank you 🙏
could you charge an electric car with one
Yes 👍