Question About Generator

50a service is really 100a service. Generators are sized like batteries: what are you going to use it for?

Did it come with the opening/hole for a generator?

Any shop that specializes in Onan generators can install one for you.
I would hope it is all prewired for it.

Unless you are really planning on running BOTH A/C units, a generator that big is OVERKILL ! Plus, it will drink a lot of gas !!

There are a lot of nice portable inverter generators to choose from on the 3000-4000 watt range. They will only run 1 A/C, but they are A) less expensive, B) use less fuel and C) QUIET !

The question is, where would you mount a permanent or portable generator ? A portable can just be thrown in with your toys (lashed down, of course) and pulled out first when you arrive at your destination.

Securing your generator (lock and chain) are a MUST ! If you are going to be gone all day, you might want to consider turn it off and putting it back inside and then locking the hauler. Out of site, out of temptation !

Preinstalled is best.
Gen prep kit is second, but not great.
No gen and no prep is a bad choice. It will cost you thousands at resale.

dedmiston wrote:
Preinstalled is best.
Gen prep kit is second, but not great.
No gen and no prep is a bad choice. It will cost you thousands at resale.

x2 - get it now and don't worry about it I've had RVs with & without, would not buy one without one.

I purchased mine with the gen installed. If you want to stop overnight it's really nice just to hit the button. That being said if I am dry camping for several days I put out my 2 Honda 2000's and use those since they use much less fuel and are much cheaper to replace when they die. On the Honda's you are limited to one AC.

If you haven't bought the new trailer yet, keep looking.

Either. We have a 7500 Onan and it runs off Auxillary fuel tank and is in back of pickup. Very quiet and uses 10 gal in 24 hr running AC about 50/50 plus everything else. A diesel Onan will run about 15000 to 18k hrs without overhaul, doesn't need a alternator and will not work itself to death. Ask Honda owners how many hours theirs last.

I to have a livin lite. Here is what I did. Installed a slider tray with a champion 3100 inverter gen. Quiet cheap and runs a roof air no problem..

You said ~ (Would it be best to purchase a toy hauler with generator already installed?) Yes and the price well go about approximately $3000 grad. But it's really up to you how often you'll be using it. Some here run two deep cycle 6 volt batteries with LED lights or Solar and so on. I've dragged a generator around for a few years it's a pain but that's my opinion. And if you want to run your AC it's nice to just push a button on the inside. My current Toy Hauler has a generator built in. Love it!!!!