Generator

[Ttramp]

Originally Posted by Carl Patterson

My son-in-law is an electrical engineer and he says I need at least a 7000 watt generator for my 15000 btu ac and be able to run other electrical appliances - refrigerator, converter , tv etc. He also says it needs to be either a Yamaha or Honda because they are better for the frequency and harmony and won't blow your appliances , ac etc. like other brands. Any thoughts ?

That's a LOT of generator for what he says. For 7000w you can add a 2nd 15000BTU A/C (with appliances).
Happy Camping.

[Ttramp]

[QUOTE=TitanMike;1612355]Which you can do with two 3500W Champion Inverters for the price of one honda 3000i.

Plus get power with low harmonic distortion. Concerned about electronics, just plug them into a small line conditioner or surge protector.

The issue usuall isn't whether or not a 15K A/C will run on a 3000i, it's whether or not it will do it while charging batteries, running the microwave, making coffee, power the TV/stereo and for good measure I'll throw in a "curling iron". Some people want to run the same things as at home, all off one small generator.

Originally Posted by TitanMike

Which you can do with two 3500W Champion Inverters for the price of one honda 3000i.

Plus get power with low harmonic distortion. Concerned about electronics, just plug them into a small line conditioner or surge protector.

The issue usuall isn't whether or not a 15K A/C will run on a 3000i, it's whether or not it will do it while charging batteries, running the microwave, making coffee, power the TV/stereo and for good measure I'll throw in a "curling iron". Some people want to run the same things as at home, all off one small generator.

[2Bryans]

I have a question for you guys with the 3500w, dual fuel, 100 lb inverter generators. Do you have them mounted to back of your TT? Do you leave the in your TV bed? I couldn't handle moving it around a lot. That's why I'm leaning toward two 2000w, but wouldn't have dual feul option.

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by 2Bryans

I have a question for you guys with the 3500w, dual fuel, 100 lb inverter generators. Do you have them mounted to back of your TT? Do you leave the in your TV bed? I couldn't handle moving it around a lot. That's why I'm leaning toward two 2000w, but wouldn't have dual feul option.

I leave mine in the back of my pickup. If I'm hitched my power cord just reaches the generator and it's exhaust is farther away from the trailer than mounted generators are. If I un-hitch and need extra power cord I have a 40' extension I built for just this purpose from 10/3 SO cord and RV plug/receptacle. With this setup I have no need to move my 3500 W Dual Fuel unit.

[dbledan]

Originally Posted by 2Bryans

I have a question for you guys with the 3500w, dual fuel, 100 lb inverter generators. Do you have them mounted to back of your TT? Do you leave the in your TV bed? I couldn't handle moving it around a lot. That's why I'm leaning toward two 2000w, but wouldn't have dual feul option.

I put it on the ground in front of the trailer locked with a cable so I can use the onboard propane. I also want to leave it sometimes when I leave the boy (he moves it with me sometimes) or DW behind to run errands. DW notices right away if the A.C. turns off so no chance some runs away with it. I would love to mount it on the back but don't use it all the time just 2 or 3 times a year. If I had lifting issues I would get 2 smaller ones even if I left them in the back of the truck.

[Carl Patterson]

My son in law said I need the Honda 7000 to safely run my camper. He said it has to do with harmonics and frequency and this is the best generator for that.

[dbledan]

Originally Posted by Carl Patterson

My son in law said I need the Honda 7000 to safely run my camper. He said it has to do with harmonics and frequency and this is the best generator for that.

Do you have 50 Amp service on the trailer? If you get that be sure to get the inverter and not the open frame. This only has a 30amp plug so you would need an adapter. It can cover up to 45ish amps from what I saw.

That should power just about everything all at once if that is what you need. It seems overkill and heavy to me but it is a single generator for everything. It weighs in at 240lbs so it's heavy. Good luck lifting it.

I am happy with the champion 3400. You could buy two and the parallel kit for half the price of the Honda 7000 and they are 100lbs each. Then you could lift them up yourself. It would mean fueling two but I would guess that one generator at 3400w is likely enough to get things going and run 1 ac the tv and inverter. I leave the fridge and hot water on propane so I can run one smaller generator.

Also fyi if you have a hardwired ems and get E2 you will need a neutral ground bond plug. They are easy to make with a plug an short piece of wire.

[Carl Patterson]

My frig is electric, 2 tv’s, 30 amp
Microwave, coffee pot , my wife’s hairdryer, etc.

[Jay2504]

Carl, if your camper is a 30 amp unit,it won't help much to go over 3600 continuous watts because that is all the trailer can handle unless you run extra circuits not on the 30 amp line. Heavy duty extension cords will work too. If your wife's blow drier is the typical 1875 watt model there goes over half the available power no matter whether you are plugged into shore power or a generator. TVs don't take much, inverter won't either once the batteries are charged. Unless you have a 50 amp unit I don't see how a 7000 watt generator will work. Jay

[youroo]

Originally Posted by Jay2504

Carl, if your camper is a 30 amp unit,it won't help much to go over 3600 continuous watts because that is all the trailer can handle unless you run extra circuits not on the 30 amp line. Heavy duty extension cords will work too. If your wife's blow drier is the typical 1875 watt model there goes over half the available power no matter whether you are plugged into shore power or a generator. TVs don't take much, inverter won't either once the batteries are charged. Unless you have a 50 amp unit I don't see how a 7000 watt generator will work. Jay

Correct answer! 7000 Gen is like using a Peterbilt to pull a R-Pod! Youroo!!

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I want to meet these people that can brew coffee, cook food in the microwave, dry their hair, be so hot they need the ac, and cook in a crock pot all at the same time.

Imagine what their *home* electric bill is!!!

Perhaps I'm the odd minimalist who's willing to turn a thing or two off, now and then. Dunno...

Seriously though, I agree that a 3k-ish is the most that makes any sense. Use beefy extension cords to minimize voltage drop.

[Carl Patterson]

Thank You
Youroo

[Carl Patterson]

Bought a champion 4000startup / 3500 running
Handles the 15000 btu ac real good

[mwdilday]

If you have a 30 amp RV go with a 30 amp generator. I had a pair of Honda EU2000's paralleled and they were great.

[Carl Patterson]

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[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Carl Patterson

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Hope you don't run that in a campground, cause they'll shut it down!

i own one and it is NOT appropriate for campground usage.

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by bikendan

Hope you don't run that in a campground, cause they'll shut it down!

i own one and it is NOT appropriate for campground usage.

I too own one. Technically it's legal for Forest service campgrounds but best if it's a campground that has sites well spaced. Also helps if camping next to a noisy stream.

Mine is now relegated to backup status during power outages. I run it in the garden shed with double doors open. My camping generator is it's new brother, the 3500w dual fuel electric start inverter. Much quieter.

[Jagercamps2]

Would the 3500w work with 15000 btu a/c and residential fridge?

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by Jagercamps2

Would the 3500w work with 15000 btu a/c and residential fridge?

I see no reason why not.

[Mark S.]

You should size your generator to full load. Start kits are great, but you are only hurting the generator trying to do more than it can do. Mike, you are correct Sir.