DrewE wrote:
Pipsfc wrote:
How much wattage would I need from a generator in case of an emergency? Thinking about picking one up just in case.
That depends entirely on what electrical stuff you want to be able to use in case of an emergency. If you're comfortable dry camping without the generator in non-emergency situations, I don't see why that would change one bit in an emergency situation.
If you want to simply run the converter to recharge the batteries, a thousand watts might be sufficient depending on your converter model. If you want to run a couple space heaters and/or the microwave and electric water heater and...., then a larger generator would be necessary. Personally, I'd instead see about maximizing the battery bank before buying a generator for the trip; being able to run the furnace a night or two off the grid would go a long ways towards being prepared for most sorts of problems that might be expected, such as weather delays or mechanical breakdowns.
Regarding the ramps: If you can use the ramp to get a wheel clear of the ground, it would work for changing a tire. Rather obviously it's no easier to change a tire when that tire itself is supported by a ramp than when it's supported on the ground. I'd give it a good check in your driveway before assuming the ramp will be sufficient.
After posting the generator question I did some research and realised it really depends on what I run... like you said. I have two batts on the camper and all I'd want to do is run the heat. I have MREs in case of an emergency.
I'll be trying the ramps tomorrow. I'm on 72 hour quarters since I was tested for COVID yesterday, so I'm stuck at home. Came back negative though!
