Generator or inverter generator
I am new to RVing can anyone help out with this question. We want to buy a generator, were thinking of 2 Honda EU 2000i's, because we can use one or tethered we can have enough to run our AC and there...
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smkettner wrote:
Are you really going to run the generators all day to sit inside and stay cool?
This is a common thought for a new RVer. Truth is you will be out doing stuff or just relaxing in the shade.
For battery charging all generators are about the same. The inverter style will run slower with less noise and lower fuel consumption. The real key to fast charging is having a good converter.
When it's miserable hot and the campground power goes out..that is exactly what happens. More commonly it's on a hot night in an isolated location.
As far as your confusion, don't worry about the fact the generator starts with DC. For practical purposes, assume you have a nice high quality AC power supply. Yes, some gets converted back to DC for battery charging and lights but assuming you aren't just using it for charging, it's a very minor portion of the power generated. If you are just charging the battery bank, it still works out better as the direct DC connection on the generators only put out a few amps. The built in charger in your RV probably puts out 40-60amps, so it still works out more efficent.
