I had some questions about hooking up a 240v generator to use as backup power and thanks to some good advice and an excellent video by Mike Holt, I was able to understand what I need to do with that.

Now I have a question about portable generators used for powering tools and other things out in the field. I have two Champion 3400 watt - 120 volt generators. I've used them to power a small welder, an air compressor, fans, televisions and other stuff on camping trips. Never had a problem but mostly used them in dry and clean conditions. Now, after watching Mike's video I'm concerned about these generators having a floating neutral and the possible danger that might pose.

In the future when I'm using one of them outdoors should I bond the ground and neutral before I plug in a device? I know I can do that by plugging in a male plug that has the ground and neutral connected, making them essentially neutral bonded generators.

Again, thanks for the help and advice.

 

Yes, the neutral should be bonded at the gen when the gen is used as a standalone portable. As you said the bonding can be accomplished by making up a bonding plug.
Also there should be a label on the gen clearly stating that the gen has a floating neutral.