I have a Generac Wheelhouse 5500 generator I bought back in 2005 because of an ice storm that knocked power out to my mothers house. She used it for a week until the electric company restored power. I want to do some boon dock camping and wondered if the experts here could tell me if this generator will run my 2010 Jayco 5ver satisfactorily. Now I know the first thing someone might say whoa that's going to be too noisy. Now I understand this this is a beast and is down right noisy. That aside what I am really interested in knowing is will this generator function properly with my 5ver? I assume, and I could be wrong, that this generator is a good as any other for running my 5ver, other than the noise of course.

...work...yes for the most part...but the noise will bring the wrath of any neighbors...Regards

As long as you have a 30 amp pigtail to plug into it: it will power just about everything you will need, except a second AC unit. If no one is around then the noise will only be a problem for you.

Depending on the electronics that you have in the trailer, this might be problematic in that the power from the generator does not have a good regulation. The 60 hrz can vary a lot and that will give the electronics fits (television, satellite, stereo, and so on). It can damage some really sensitive electronics like computers, etc. Most the RV type generators have a really good regulator in them that keeps the sine wave very close to 60 hrz. As said above, neighbors might not like the noise.

Does it have 120v 30 amp outlet or just split phase (120/240)?Is your RV 30 amp or 50 amp?Yes try to park 1,000 yards from anyone else. If just charging batteries it may help to upgrade your converter and add some battery capacity.When you are out there enjoying the noise you may start to think SOLAR...

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allen8106
Explorer
Sep 28, 2014
carpetguy2 wrote:
I have a generac 6500.I used for storm outages.
What pig tail do you use for rv.
Where can I get one ?

I don't have a pigtail yet. I was going to fabricate one or see if one is already available on the market.
Swamp_Man
Explorer
Sep 28, 2014
2112 wrote:
carpetguy2 wrote:
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Be careful. Pay attention to how the 50A side is wired. If unsure seek an electrician and explain to him exactly what you need and it is for a 50A RV. Even then, assure it is wired right before you connect it. This has been done wrong too many times and will damage your RV electrical items such as microwave.

On Edit: I think THIS is what you are looking for.

Four prong plug. Two hot, one neutral, and a ground. Did you forget to ground the generator?
Coach-man
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
Swamp Man wrote:
2112 wrote:
carpetguy2 wrote:
Portable
Start HERE
Be careful. Pay attention to how the 50A side is wired. If unsure seek an electrician and explain to him exactly what you need and it is for a 50A RV. Even then, assure it is wired right before you connect it. This has been done wrong too many times and will damage your RV electrical items such as microwave.

On Edit: I think THIS is what you are looking for.

Four prong plug. Two hot, one neutral, and a ground. Did you forget to ground the generator?

Yes and ground the RV as well!

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