If you’re running your generator mornings and evenings you’re missing out.

Running the generator mid day to recharge batteries may defy conventional wisdom, habits AND help you look like a genius.

If you enjoy napping, and who doesn’t, these benefits are the simple, logical and refreshing.

Your campground neighbors will be curious, envious and wonder why they hadn’t thought of it!

The Early Bird gets the Worm

I like to get up early when traveling, camping or vacationing. The anticipation of another beautiful day and adventures waiting are to great to wait any longer.

I’ve also realized that I can’t get them all done at the same time or in the same day.

I’ve learned to prioritize and target 2 activities each day. There are morning activities and afternoon or evening activities.

Relaxation, lunch and nap time in between.

This pattern developed after a few very long days spent at Disney World with our two children.

There’s so much to see and do at Disney that the excitement and desire to keep going lead to burnout.

After 3 days of non-stop rides, tours and snacking our minds and bodies revolted and refused to go on.

A full day of resting, sleeping, relaxing and plain old doing nothing was required.

We enjoyed Disney and returned a few short years later.

This time with a plan.

We decided to take advantage of the early morning hours, energetic happy people and short lines.

Just when the crowds started to build around noon we headed back to the campsite for lunch and to recharge our batteries.

Shortly before nightfall we would return for another round.

As we reentered the parks, rested with a plan, the first thing we noticed was the people slogging out.

Tired, crabby and ready to collapse.

Yea, that was us the first time.

Not anymore.

Afternoon naps are welcome and often expected now.

Traveling, camping and vacations are more enjoyable now.

Naps are good for the mind, body and soul.

Utilizing this downtime to reenergize the coach batteries has proven good also.

Secrets

Running the generator mid day offers several benefits many are RV owners are missing.

1. White Noise! that soft murmur and vibration that radiates through out the coach. A gentle rocking, soothing reassuring comfort that your investment is working for you while you sleep.
   
2. Do Not Disturb! That sound alerts Spouse to be considerate and tread quietly. It may sound selfish but, when disturbed or woken from a sound sleep I tend to be groggy, grumpy or expecting an emergency with the ‘fight or flight’ reaction. Please, let me sleep, everyone will be thankful.
   
3. Alert! Neighbors and Evil doers are hesitant to risk getting caught and the perception that someone is home may be all that’s needed.
   

Nap Time

I may not nap everyday but when I do it’s with white noise, batteries charging and generator running.