K3WE wrote:
This is a pretty lousy question.
Should I take something I won't need, but take it as an emergency backup, but it's incapable of being an emergency backup for AC...
...when I have a 12 volt battery which is an excellent emergency backup for all critical camper systems (except the AC, microwave and blow drier)?...
...and if you really really really are in an emergency, you can charge off of the tow vehicle (albeit slowly).
A spare tire- ABSOLUTELY!
How about a spare sewer valve? Or a spare faucets for kitchen, shower, and bathroom sinks (I have actually needed all four of those, but have yet to need a 2000 watt backup generator).
Now, is a generator a super nice thing to have if you have no electrical hook ups...sure, but if you know you are going for full hook ups the risk of needing a generator is pretty slim.
Probably even slimmer than needing a spare tow vehicle (Two incidents with THAT so far!)
K3WE you do raise a good point that I did not consider. HavinG A/C could really make a difference. However the OP is referring to a 2000 watt genset that probably won't run the A/C.
The questions becomes what will the genset run that will be critical during a power failure? TV?recharge batteries?
The unit is small and lightweight,bringing it along does not take a lot of effort.
In the end I think I would bring it simply because it is small and light enough to stash it away without a lot of effort.
How beneficial a 2KW genset will be is during a power outage debatable.However I am certain be more useful in the RV than at home.
