Ok for the vehicle to idle for 3-5 hours?

[homesick]

For sure if you already have a gas hook up.
We're stuck with getting propane from Costo or the odd gas station that sells it so with no power for long enough time to need more fuel I'd rather have the convenience of going to any gas station to fill up if I don't have enough in jerry cans already.
I think the one advantage to diesel is that stuff lasts a long time without going bad, but I'm not sure if there's an issue with the parts gumming up over time sitting? And i don't think cheap diesel generators are as common as gas or propane.

We have a few propane sellers very close. We go without power for a few, to several, days, every now and then; due mostly to ice storms [11 days is the record, so far]. I've collected a few 20 lb tanks, over time, for space heaters. I can get 40 lb tanks if needed.

LOL, I'm all hot to get a portable generator when a tornado, or an ice storm, kills power. Then I relax, and get all motivated again after the next big storm.

I also haven't figured out yet how big a one I need.

joe

 

[PPV_2018]

I already have propane tanks, and it's a neat, clean set-up; and it has a shelf life of forever [AFAIK].

joe

LPG does not go bad, but if sitting for many year may lose the added odorant for detecting leaks, which *could* be a safety concern. Also, the tanks themselves must be re certified after 12 years.

 

[GMCChevy]

LOL, I'm all hot to get a portable generator when a tornado, or an ice storm, kills power. Then I relax, and get all motivated again after the next big storm.

I also haven't figured out yet how big a one I need.

joe

That's how I am. We used to rarely loose power and when we did it was very short. Now the last several years we've lost power a few times for several days straight. I start liking the idea of a generator, then I think If I get one it'll probably problematic when we need it or not be big enough and it's only going to waste space in the meantime and be awkward to get out.. then I move on to other things until it goes out again.

 

[ZKWBQD]

Hi everyone,

I have a 2023 Tahoe diesel engine.

I live rural in a temperate climate with rainstorms. During fall/spring at least once a month the power goes out because trees fall.

Anyway, during this time we need to charge our electronics and hang out in a warm spot because power doesn’t get fixed for 1-2 days.

Is it ok for the engine to idle for 3-5 hours at a time? We use this time to charge our phones and iPads.

Thank you.

I wouldn't do it. Buy a backup generator that runs on propane.

 

[homesick]

LPG does not go bad, but if sitting for many year may lose the added odorant for detecting leaks, which *could* be a safety concern. Also, the tanks themselves must be re certified after 12 years.

Thanks.

joe

 

[homesick]

That's how I am. We used to rarely loose power and when we did it was very short. Now the last several years we've lost power a few times for several days straight. I start liking the idea of a generator, then I think If I get one it'll probably problematic when we need it or not be big enough and it's only going to waste space in the meantime and be awkward to get out.. then I move on to other things until it goes out again.

All it takes is a new shiny object to catch the sun.

joe