Old-Biscuit wrote:Mortimer Brewster wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
I have a gen for boondocking BUT it is NOT installed in 5th wheel
My 4kw gen is in forward area of my long bed truck in its own enclosed gen box that has its own fuel tank and is insulated. Plus air intake and exhaust are designed to provide sufficient cooling air, air for combustion and quiet exhaust
Old-Biscuit, do you have some pics of the generator setup in your truck bed? I’m curious to see what it looks like.
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kerrlakeRoo wrote:
Had not intended to install an onboard genny my plan was to leave a champ 3100 with remote start in the truck bed, and these comments about installing a second cable and transfer switch are sounding even better since with the champ we would be back to pushbutton convenience.
ScottG wrote:
There's a video of a couple on YouTube who installed a big enough solar system on their Class A to run their AC.
Cost them $15K but it really worked.
Lantley wrote:greende wrote:
I use a portable because I can use it when I lose power at the house or need power away from my electric service etc. For me it is about versatility for the money spent.....
Interesting . I do not have a portable because I want push button convenience. Just push a button and I have all the power I need.
No setup,no cables,no gas cans, no lifting, no carrying, no locks.
Just push button convenience.
For home use, or I can run a few cords from the RV to the house. Or I can simply retreat to the RV depending on how long the outage is going to be.
A genset is not mandatory for a 5th wheel trailer. You can certainly do without it.
However a genset gives you lots of options and opportunities that do not exist without a genset.
Want to Walmart overnight when it 90ºF outside hot and humid?
Just push a button and you can have A/C.
Want to make lunch in the RV while traveling? Just push the button microwave and A/C are available.
Want to stop and leave the pets inside the RV during the summer?
Again push the button and you have A/C.
Want to boondock,stay at a friends house or stay anywhere other than an RV park. A genset give you lots of options.
A built in can give you lots of versatility as well, but it is also has the advantage of push button convenience.
greende wrote:
I use a portable because I can use it when I lose power at the house or need power away from my electric service etc. For me it is about versatility for the money spent.....
Ralph Cramden wrote:Blanco1 wrote:newman fulltimer wrote:
solar charger big battery bank inverter whalla
How long will this run an A/C & microwave?
Depends. How big is the battery bank? Is it 100% overcast and raining for a week or clear? Are you in the woods under the trees where hardly a spec of sunlight gets through, or an open field? Depends.
valhalla360 wrote:
Yes, it's theoretically possible to build a solar system that will run the air/con but you can buy, maintain and fuel a generator for a few decades for less cost.
Mortimer Brewster wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
I have a gen for boondocking BUT it is NOT installed in 5th wheel
My 4kw gen is in forward area of my long bed truck in its own enclosed gen box that has its own fuel tank and is insulated. Plus air intake and exhaust are designed to provide sufficient cooling air, air for combustion and quiet exhaust
Old-Biscuit, do you have some pics of the generator setup in your truck bed? I’m curious to see what it looks like.
fj12ryder wrote:edatlanta wrote:Same here.Old-Biscuit wrote:
I have a gen for boondocking BUT it is NOT installed in 5th wheel
Factory 5th wheel gen is in front compartment (under bedroom) or on the roadside basement compartment area (again under bedroom)
No thanks!
Noise, vibration, exhaust.
My 4kw gen is in forward area of my long bed truck in its own enclosed gen box that has its own fuel tank and is insulated. Plus air intake and exhaust are designed to provide sufficient cooling air, air for combustion and quiet exhaust
I have 2 50A twist style receptacles .....OEM rear and an added one forward under overhang.
I can plug gen into either one depending on parking situation OR into front one while in transit so rig is cooled down when we arrive
Manual transfer switching with inter-locked 50A circuit breakers (one one set can be closed at a time.....power only from one receptacle)
Factory option..........not necessary
Course good solar system...panels/batteries and one can also go 'gen-less'
Noise - Can't hear mine
vibration - There isn't enough to feel
exhaust - Genturi when in crowded campgrounds. Never been a problem.
