On Tue, 1 Nov 1994, Pete Sellers wrote:

> So far, it has been the equal of all tasks and power demands
> (the worst instance was a 1.5 Cu ft refrigerator, a 600 watt microwave, a 
> small hot plate/warmer, a light set, a CD player, and extension cords ... 
> all at the same time).
> 
> We have tried alternative means to get the "younger" members to join us. 
> Having sufficient electrical power for the "toys" seems to be the condition 
> for us to keep the peace and get maximum participation. So now we just call 
> it ...

Nothing ruins the peace and quiet of camping more often than generators. 
Noise that would be acceptable IMO in a city is unacceptable out in the 
woods.

Pete, I noticed that almost everything (except the microwave) that you 
used with the generator would be adaptable to 12 volts (without an 
inverter) or propane. A much friendlier alternative.

Dave Garth