built in generators

The built in generators have a built in exhaust system that points away from the RV. Normally on the drivers side, and a couple of feet back from the generator. Normally below the bathroom, or another place without a window. I think that RIVA has you covered, and will not allow a openable window within so many feet of the generator exhaust, but that might not be true. ..

Check to see if the generator gets fuel from the on board fueling system and runs on gasoline. You do not want a LP gas generator, as they can suck a 4.2 gallon propane tank dry in a few hours, then how to refill it? The on board 18 gallon gasoline tank should last a couple of long weekends, even when running the generator overnight to keep cool.

Personally, I would be looking at toyhaulers with a fueling station for my toys. Check with the slides closed that you can get into the refrigerator, and if at a rest area that you and the kids can get to a bed and sleep for the night without the slides open.

Look for a large water tank. I like the 100 gallon tank found on the Cyclone fifth wheels, sure it is heavy when full, 800 pounds of water, but I can dry camp for a week without refilling it too! Your truck might be limited in weight capacity, and as I always tell my friends, I can always fill it 1/2 way when not going for a long dry camping trip. Or fill it at the campground.

You probably have a huge list of 'must haves' and should haves. You might not get everything. I am only 'hoping' for a lazy boy recliner, but will settle for a location to put one of my choice. I might even get one of those massage chairs, like by buddy has in his motorhome. . .

Have fun shopping! And don't get the truck until you at least know the 'loaded' pin weight on the proposed fifth wheel. Many buy a 3/4 ton truck to only find out that the fifth wheel they wanted to tow is 1,000 pounds more pin weight than the truck can carry. I would be looking at a dually F-350 to tow a 40' Cyclone. It has a rear ramp that converts to a patio, and nice set up for rear couch and beds in the garage area, once the toys are out. Pin weight is well over 3,000 pounds loaded, thus the need for the larger truck.

Fred.

Can't imagine it wouldn't be safe.

My experience is with my former TC and current TT. The TC had a built in Onan, and I currently use a separate Honda. The built in was convenient for starting and stopping from a panel in the TC but the Honda is quieter and sips fuel when it's only being used for charging the battery and occasionally running the microwave. If you're in your scivvies in a public CG it's a pain to turn on or off though.