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hitdrd
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Feb 29, 2016

generator needed but what size and kind

Hi new friends. Buying a 33.2 fifth trailering it with a super duty ford 250.
Salesman said to get 2 honda generators 2 2000. watt generators and it will run everything. True or not? a/c and everything else? If not then what do you suggest?
need it light enough to move, pick up.., you get the idea. Thanks so much!
another thing we have. a short cab and are getting a special slider fifth wheel, should I worry its gonna trash my truck? Buying everything from Camping World!
  • Yes the pair of Honda 2000 is both manageable to move and will run what you like although not everything at once. Easy to get pulled into to what you think you need and may not use much. Take a couple trips in your new RV before you get all caught up in generators.

    Need to post the make and model of this special slider for best comments. Otherwise I am sure it will be fine when used properly.
  • You will need two 2000i Honda Generators to run your AC (1 AC); with the parallel cable they provide 4000 Watts/26.6 Amps Max with somewhat less continuous use amperage. I use the 2 Hondas mentioned above specifically for AC when stopped at truck stops for a rest/nap or when boon docking. My 15000 BTU AC draws about 16-17 Amps with a brief surge to about 19 amps when starting. As mentioned, power management of high amp usage items (microwave, AC, Electric hot water, curling iron/blow dryer - not all at the same time) is required, but easy. Been using them for over 3 years with no problems; very quiet and easy starting. I just turn of the AC when microwaving or my wife has the blow dryer/curling iron going. I have them semi-permanently mounted in the front of my long bed truck with a roll top cover; not sure where they would easily fit in your setup.
  • Do you think you will be using the AC a lot? I would buy one Honda 2000 and save some money. Then look into buying more batteries and an inverter so you don't have to run the generator all the time.
  • 2 2000 watt gens should do it as long as you don't try to run everything along with AC. I have 2 2000 watt gens I think there 47# without fuel so maybe 53# topped off.
  • Yep... 2 2000 watt Hondas will run AC with the parallel kit.

    OR run the microwave.

    OR run the hair dryer.

    MAYBE 2 of the three at once.

    I am not a fan of "Camping World".