Generator size needed?

[selandbe]

I have a 2018 XLR Hyper Lite 29HFS ... 30amp with the AC upgraded to the 15k BTU ... anyone know what size generator I need to purchase to run the whole camper?

Any help would be appreciated ... thanks

[wrvond]

I wouldn’t go less than 3300 Watts.

[Tankmaster]

Originally Posted by selandbe

I have a 2018 XLR Hyper Lite 29HFS ... 30amp with the AC upgraded to the 15k BTU ... anyone know what size generator I need to purchase to run the whole camper?

Any help would be appreciated ... thanks

I have the 2018 30HDS with the same A/C. I got the Champion Inverter 3500 Daul fuel with electric start. It works great used it at the NASCAR race in July.

Tank

[polishdon]

I use a Champion 3100 Watt. It will run the 15K A/C, some lights and the tv, but I have to run my fridge and water heater on propane when using the generator.

[SeaDog]

I use two Yamaha's 2000s in parallel when I want to run the AC. For charging batteries and such I run just one keeps the noise down and fuel use to min.

[Tankmaster]

Originally Posted by polishdon

I use a Champion 3100 Watt. It will run the 15K A/C, some lights and the tv, but I have to run my fridge and water heater on propane when using the generator.

That was the reason I went with the 3500 plus the dual fuel. I found it at Cabelas for 915.00 with electric start. Runs everything just fine

Tank

[selandbe]

Originally Posted by Tankmaster

I have the 2018 30HDS with the same A/C. I got the Champion Inverter 3500 Daul fuel with electric start. It works great used it at the NASCAR race in July.

Tank

Do you have the Champion 3500 inverter or the 3400? I only ask because I can only find the 3400 inverter

[Tankmaster]

Originally Posted by selandbe

Do you have the Champion 3500 inverter or the 3400? I only ask because I can only find the 3400 inverter

I have the 3500 inverter dual fuel. I got it at Cabelas with free shipping. The only other place I saw it was Camping World for much more.

Tank

[bshort]

Originally Posted by polishdon

I use a Champion 3100 Watt. It will run the 15K A/C, some lights and the tv, but I have to run my fridge and water heater on propane when using the generator.

The 3100 wouldn't run the 13.5 on our old trailer, but a Yamaha 3000 would.

[MR.M]

Originally Posted by bshort

The 3100 wouldn't run the 13.5 on our old trailer, but a Yamaha 3000 would.

3100 wouldn't run your 13.5 k ac something was wrong . maybe you had you electric water heater running , fridge , and microwave .

[formerFR]

it’s hard to know exactly what you mean by running your ‘whole camper’, but I suppose since it’s a 30amp coach, with a 30amp shore power cord, only up to 30amps would be needed, as far as maximum operational output for the generator.

I would suggest that 30amps equates to about a 3,600 watt generator, or slightly higher, with a 30amp RV outlet(for sure!)...

that could be a single ‘large’ generator, or a dual setup, like the Honda EU2000i and companion, small and light, hooked up in parallel when you need ‘all’ 30 amps.