Generators and current
First post due to just getting a toy hauler. Getting a PUMA canyon cat. Anyway, I have a black max generator which is 8750 start and 7000 run watts. I was told that I can't use this generator to p...
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You dont need a surge gaurd. dont waste your money..
A generator makes 60 hz and 120 volts.
But heres the trouble you may have..
That dog bone adapter that you buy will only use one leg/winding on the generator. Thehe two hots on the dog bone are not tied together.
So if you say try to run the a/c on your RV the gen will be way unbalanced and vibrate to heck.
And since using one leg that 7000 watts gets cut in 1/2 to 3500 watts. Youll see when you try to say start the A/c with that gen..
It would be in your best interest to get a 120v only gen so that it will use both wingdings..
If you dont need the a/c and dont mind the noise this little guy is good..
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Champion-Power-Equipment-1200-1500-Watt-Portable-Generator-CARB/23219406
If you need a/c then go bigger. this has tt plug..
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Champion-Power-Equipment-3500-4000-Watt-Portable-Gas-Powered-RV-Ready-Generator/22288672
A generator makes 60 hz and 120 volts.
But heres the trouble you may have..
That dog bone adapter that you buy will only use one leg/winding on the generator. Thehe two hots on the dog bone are not tied together.
So if you say try to run the a/c on your RV the gen will be way unbalanced and vibrate to heck.
And since using one leg that 7000 watts gets cut in 1/2 to 3500 watts. Youll see when you try to say start the A/c with that gen..
It would be in your best interest to get a 120v only gen so that it will use both wingdings..
If you dont need the a/c and dont mind the noise this little guy is good..
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Champion-Power-Equipment-1200-1500-Watt-Portable-Generator-CARB/23219406
If you need a/c then go bigger. this has tt plug..
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Champion-Power-Equipment-3500-4000-Watt-Portable-Gas-Powered-RV-Ready-Generator/22288672
