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Portable Rv Generators
RV Generators - How do I transform a portable generator into an RV generator?
I never get a straight answer about this.
I want to save my money and get a "portable" 7000 watt gas generator by Onan, instead of one that's waaaaaay more expensive and made "specifically" for Rv's.. and to put it into the compartment where it's current old one is.
I want to be able to fuel the portable generator as if it is an RV generator by taking the main gas line and connecting it to the portable generator some how. How do I do that? Do I just connect the main RV fuel line to the portable generator's fuel line, and it will just naturally suck the gas it needs and not be a problem? Or do I need a more complicated set up??? I just need to know that part, it's pretty obvious that the electrical connections can be dealt with.
Thanks.
To answer this question correctly, we need A LOT more info, but i will try to point you in the right direction.
First, most portable generators are much larger (in size that is) than fixed generators. So i ask, will this one fit in the compartment?
Most portable generators are air cooled, while many (not all) "RV" generators are liquid cooled. Will this compartment allow enough air flow to keep the generator at a safe operating temperature?
Next, comes the noise and exhaust ventilation. The on-board rv style generators have a extensive exhaust system to help muffle the noise and vent the harmful fumes/gases outside of the rv.
As for the fuel hook-up's, most portable generator engines, are gravity fed. That's why the gas tank sits on top. So if your fuel line is below the generator, it will not get any fuel, therefore it will not run. If you tap into the RVs fuel line to fuel your generator how much extra fuel line will you need to run? Too much line may hinder the vehicles fuel pump from supplying the required amount of fuel for the vehicles engine. If the fuel system on your portable generator is a gravity set-up, and you tap into the vehicles fuel line, you would have to run the vehicles fuel pump to supply the fuel to your generator. If that is the case, will the portable generator's carburetor be able to handle the amount of fuel pressure the vehicles pump puts out? The answer is most likely NO.
I could go on and on, but the truth is if you couldn't answer your own question about hooking it up, chances are you shouldn't even attempt such a procedure. Leave the complicated stuff to the professionals, especially if you don't know what you're doing. If you try this yourself and get it wrong, it could end-up costing you anywhere from the price of your generator to the price of you RV, and even as far as your life.
My suggestion to you is this, save up and buy the rv specific generator for your unit, or buy the portable one and haul it with your rv. Once you get where you are going, place it 10-15 away from your rv, hook it up to your outside, auxiliary power-in cord, and voila you now have power!
2004 FLEETWOOD TIOGA 26Q Santa Cruz, CA
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| PORTABLE GENERATOR-RV-AC LINE VOLTAGE METER | | | US $13.99 | 2d 22h 38m |
| 30&50 Amp Dogbone Adapters will convert portable home Generators to "RV" hookups | | | US $89.95 | 18d 20h 54m |
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