Rookie Rver :C here! Sold our Class A to purchase a toy hauler (2018 Livin Lite QuickSilver 8.5x26). Please accept my apology if this question sounds crazy or need to be posted else where. The toy hauler is a 50amp that does not come with a generator. Can I install a 50amp generator, or purchase a stand alone that can provide the power needed (A/C, lights, electrical outlets, etc.) Am I asking for future trouble by having one installed after? Would it be best to purchase a toy hauler with generator already installed?

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.

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Y-Guy
Moderator
Oct 08, 2017
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.
dedmiston
Moderator
Oct 08, 2017
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.
theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Oct 08, 2017
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 !
lincster
Explorer
Oct 08, 2017
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.
2oldman
Explorer II
Oct 08, 2017
50a service is really 100a service. Generators are sized like batteries: what are you going to use it for?

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