Champion 7200/9000 generator - 50 amp??

IH_Fan wrote:
Hi folks - big long story, but I'm looking for a generator for both the house and the 5th wheel (when used locally).

Disclaimer----I am a complete amateur when it comes to generators!!

Costco has the Champion 7200/9000 generator at a good price. It has two large receptacles: The first one is a three-prong and is labeled "30 amp 120 v twistlock". The other one is a four-prong and is labeled "30 amp 120/240 v twistlock".

My question is this: I thought four-prong receptacles on generators were for 50 amps. If that's the case, why is this one a four-prong 30 amp......or is it also a 50 amp but not labeled that way.....?!?!?!

Just trying to understand what this one is, as I'd like a 50 amp option on a generator as the 5th wheel is a 50 amp system.

Thx!!

That generator is not capable of a full 50 amp. 50amp equals 12,000 watts. The generator your looking at is only at is only 7000 watts continuous and 9000 watts surge. 7000 watts divided by 240 volts gives you only 30 amps. Hope this helps you understand.