I tested a CarGenerator Unit to power my travel trailer while
performing a dialysis treatment. For preparation of the treatment, my
husband followed the installation directions included with the generator
unit. The instructions were easy to follow and connection to the
vehicle proved to be simple. The generator package is very neat
and tidy, and you can store it almost anywhere as it is very compact and
lightweight. No additional material or pull cords are needed to get this
generator operational.
The vehicle used for this demonstration was a 2010 Toyota Matrix.
The only issue was finding a suitable location to hook the
generator to the vehicle. Other vehicles may have a better
option for securing the generator unit.
Prior to attaching the generator leads to the vehicle battery, the
vehicle’s engine should be running. It was suggested to wear
safety goggles while making the connection. Please do wear
them, as there were a lot of sparks when the leads made contact with the
terminals of the battery. Once the connection was made, I checked the
display on the generator and the status displayed was “System
Normal.” With this, I proceeded to hook up the extension cord
from the travel trailer to the generator. When the connection was made,
the engine noise of the vehicle changed as the demand of the electrical
load increased and the generartor started to provide DC to AC power.
During dialysis treatments, we attempted to minimize the
electrical load on the generator by running our refrigerator on propane
and turning off unnecessary lights. Whenever doing a dialysis
treatment, whether at home or in the travel trailer, we make use of an
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) as a back-up to allow for power and
provide ample time to end treatment.
In summary we were impressed on how this small generating
unit could provide the necessary power to complete a dialysis treatment
and beyond. The light weight, ease of storage, no fuel to cart
around, zero maintenance and quiet makes this unit very appealing. With
its easy set up, you can be generating power in 10 minutes or less!
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Read another blog
post about CarGenerator here. NOTE: Jennifer received a
unit in exchange for testing the device for dialysis and writing this
post.