Trackrig wrote:
I wouldn't go with anything smaller than the 1000W Honda. A 500W or 650W generator isn't going to put out enough power for decent charging.
I would not consider doing this AT ALL.
The convenience of just pushing that button is worth a LOT.
The less expensive portables are generally noisy and might be worse than a built-in.
I DO, however, carry a portable "jumper battery" unit with an inverter and compressor; less than $100 and it has come in handy a couple of times.
In addition to that, most will automatically "bridge" the truck battery when the engine is running (if it is working properly) so you can start the truck for a few minutes and then start the generator after you get a bit of a charge in the house batteries.
Anyway....you don't NEED to do anything until AFTER you actually get an RV.
