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May 11, 2009

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If you are not in a park do you run your RV off of a generator ?


We are thinking about getting a RV & wonder if we stop somewhere instead of in a camping park can you run an RV off a generator for the lights & TV ?

Yes you can. Perhaps you will only need to run if for an hour or two. The down side is it uses fuel and makes noise. Usually you run the generator for the big things: air conditioner, electric cooking tools, electric hot water tank, or a normal tv. Most campers are set up so that everything (all the lights and water pump) will run off of battery power or LP gas. The refrigerator works off LP gas or electric (some will run off battery power, too). Small tvs can run off 12v. Inverters can take battery electricity (12 v dc) and convert it to 120 v ac for short use of some electrical equipment.
Ultimately, you can use the generator to re-charge your batteries.
Some people try to be "pure" and not run the generator unless they really need it. Others run them all the time. Your choice.

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What Size Charge Controller for Generator--->RV Battery?


I recently bought a cabin with no power connection. I am planning on a 2000w generator--->charge controller--->RV Battery--->inverter. (I will add solar a bit later.) Seems sensible to add a battery, rather than having a generator running all the time.

I'm clear on the generator and the inverter, but I am not understanding what size charge controller I need. I was planning on a DieHard 12v RV battery - reserve capacity 200 min, 115 amp hours at 20 hour rate. The charge controllers I am seeing are as small as 7 amps and up to 30 amps (and seem to be intended for solar, rather than a generator charge).

How do I choose what charge controller I need for this battery and generator?

Charge controllers that are meant for Solar charging are significantly different to Battery Chargers meant to be used on AC. I suggest using an Automatic battery charger and adding a Solar charger controller at a later date.

Since you won't want to be running your generator for many hours, get a reasonably beefy one. e.g. if you were to base the charge rate on the C/20 rate your 115 A/h battery would take 20 hours to charge at 5.7 Amps (+ a bit to allow for conversion efficiency) (assuming full discharge, which you don't want).

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August 21, 2008

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What type of generator should I buy for an RV?


I will be needing a generator to run the electrical power/AC for a small RV. What are some brands and models to look for that are reliable and affordable, what to stay away from?

A generator is great to have. Without it, you are going to be pretty limited on what you can use in your RV... like a fridge, TV, A/C, etc.

The most important things that I think of in buying a generator for an RV is:

How quiet is the generator?
Does it start easily?
How much current does it put out?
How large is the fulltank / how often are you goint to need to refuel it?

I'd suggest you head out to a RV and/or lawnmower type store and talk to a salesperson about what you need. Bring the RV if possible, and you can see about getting the fit right and connectors you might need.

Safety first! Always keep in mind when you use a generator there is carbon monoxide. You should always inspect the exhaust system on the generator set before using it. Do not operate a generator with a damaged exhaust system. If you're using a portable generator set make sure the exhaust is directed away from the camping area. Test your carbon monoxide detector for proper operation prior to using the generator. Never run a generator when you or anyone else is sleeping. Observe campground etiquette. Do not run your generator after quiet hours.

Thanks, Brad

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is running the generator while driving my rv safe?


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I quote from RV Doctor: "Is it plausible to run the generator while driving down the road? In most instances, yes, but remember, they will more than likely be competing for the same fuel from the same tank. Don't get caught short just because it's hot inside the RV and you want that extra cooling from the roof air conditioner. If it's not to run the roof air conditioners, I see no need to run the generator at all while driving. Some experts may disagree with this view, but as long as the fuel take-off tube for the generator is plumbed correctly, there should really be no problem. If, however, the generator fuel line was simply tee'd into the existing fuel line to the chassis engine there could be a fuel starvation problem caused by the two fuel pumps competing for the same fuel. Depending on the dynamics of that installation, either the generator or the motorhome engine is going to lose that battle."

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May 26, 2008

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If I have a RV that requires a 50 amp plug, what watt generator would I need to power the RV?


any generator with 220 volts and over 5000 watts but you'll need to make your own adapter to plug it in

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when rv ac is on it flips the generator circuit breaker but not the rv breaker?


new generator for used rv. enough energy to fuel the ac on rv. generator circuit breaker keeps flipping off but not the rv circuit breaker

Evidently the circuit breaker in the RV is a higher amperage than the one on the generator. If the circuit breaker keeps tripping then it obviously isn't sufficient to run the AC or you have something else running at the same time and the combo is overloading the generator. Your AC will probably pull 20 Amps when running but could go to 30 Amps for 30-45 seconds or so while it's first starting. If you have any thing else running it could cause problems. A 4KW generator is about as small as you can go and run one of those AC units.

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January 29, 2008

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my generator on my rv just died and i can't get it restarted any ideas?


spark plug, fuel filter. change the oil, oil filter, check the fuel

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What amp do i need for my RV generator?


I have an 89' Travelcraft Ford E350 28ft. do I need 30,50,...?

Check the connector at the end of the cord. Many RVs with an air conditioner will use a 30A connector to plug in at a camp site. There are also adapters which will convert this to a standard 15A plug. Using the adapter with the A/C system running will likely trip the circuit breaker.
If you wish to power everything in the RV you will need a generator capable of supplying 30A continuously. This would be 3600 watts minimum. Startup current for the A/C system would likely exceed this so I'd suggest nothing less than a 4kW generator with up to at least 5kW startup capability. Ensure the generator can supply this power at 120VAC. Many will supply power at 120V/240V, with only half available at each 120V output. Some generators have a selector switch to provide full 120V power, others may need minor internal rewiring.

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