Let's talk generators - again.

pianotuna wrote:
I did say "real life" consumption. I'm assuming there would not be a need to run the roof air 24/7.

What would you suggest for reserve capacity for someone who wishes to boondock?

cummins2014 wrote:
Wow ,72 hours , looking at what , 6-7 40 lb. tanks , maybe a bit less ,but still . ?? Is their other options on tanks that he could haul ??

I have the best of two worlds I guess. I haul around a Honda 2000, with a six gallon extended run tank, but we are never in weather where we need air conditioning dry camping. We usually run it in the morning to charge the batteries ,usually the furnace will run off, and on during the night, and in the evening if we have set up the satellite dish. If we run something more we can fire up the 5500 Onan briefly, say for the microwave or whatever.

The Honda 2000 is full the extended run tank is full ,thats nearly 7 gallons of gas, plus I will usually haul another 5 gallons. I can't remember the last time we stayed out long enough to even start on the 5 gallons.

To answer your question , I would say a couple extra 30 lb. tanks, but IMO boondocking, I just can't see it being very practical trying to run an LP 5500 for hours on end. , unless we were pretty close to a propane source . It just depends on the time, couple days not an issue, of course unless you need it running 24/7. Lot of if's only the OP can answer .