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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lawrosa wrote:
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
I've got a bit of a problem with your statement of it being "unbalanced" most all toy haulers come with Onan or Generac generators that are capable of producing 240 volt power through two separate circuits but since we don't need 240 volts only one 30 amp breaker is connected and they surely run just fine.
