Generator

Ed_Gee wrote:

Buster52 wrote:
I just found out that the 3250 watt generator from a big box store that came with a RV 30 amp plug in adapter, will not run the A/C on my Trailer. It will only make 13.5 amps or 1625 watts on each of the 110 volt sides. The generator makes 3250 watts at 220 volt. So when you buy a generator at the big box stores and if it makes 220 volt buy twice the size generator. Now I am looking for a new generator. Any ideas?

I am curious -- what did you actually plug into that "220V" generator? Anything normal for an RV runs on 110VAC and you would have damaged the appliances, etc. had you actually plugged into a 220V generator. I don't think you have given us a clear picture of what you actually bought. Make and model would help for starters.

The description given appears to be of a typical Chinese made gen set equipped with a 110/220 twist lock outlet and usually a duplex 110 outlet. The somewhat misleading wattage rating is also typical.

buy a honda

it would probably help if you posted make and model of generator.
i'm assuming it's an open-frame contractor generator, right?

Buster52 wrote:
I just found out that the 3250 watt generator from a big box store that came with a RV 30 amp plug in adapter, will not run the A/C on my Trailer. It will only make 13.5 amps or 1625 watts on each of the 110 volt sides. The generator makes 3250 watts at 220 volt. So when you buy a generator at the big box stores and if it makes 220 volt buy twice the size generator. Now I am looking for a new generator. Any ideas?

I am curious -- what did you actually plug into that "220V" generator? Anything normal for an RV runs on 110VAC and you would have damaged the appliances, etc. had you actually plugged into a 220V generator. I don't think you have given us a clear picture of what you actually bought. Make and model would help for starters.

2600w 3000wsurge champion inverter generator 120v only with built 30a RV plug
remote electric start
approx $1200

i ran it all day today for a/c and i am running it right now

and before someone hollers
where i am, there is nobody else. and there won't be anybody else

Champion makes a 9375 watt dual fuel generator on sale at CW for $899 plus shipping that has 30A rv and 50A rv plugs. Downside is 231 lbs. With an extension hose can be run off rv propane tank or 5 gal barbque tank or gasoline. 26.5 in tall so should be flush with pickup bed for 5th wheel towing. Not an advertisement for CW but can't find this with the 50a rv plug anywhere else. Should be able to power two acs.

so you bought a gen to run a dryer