pnichols wrote:
We have our Class C setup almost like what the OP wants ... a built-in Onan and we carry along a very quiet Honda 650 watt suitcase generator. The little Honda's noise level is 54 dB at all loads it can handle and runs 5-6 hours on 1/2 gallon of gas.
Since most RVs are typically equipped by the manufacturer with a 50 to 60 amp converter / charger a Honda EX650 (rated @ 4.6 amps / 5.4 amps peak) just can't produce sufficient power to fully power that converter. A 50 - 60 amp bulk charge @ a minimum 14.4 volts = 864 watts / 120 volts = 7.2 amps, not even factoring in the converter's PF which is often down around 0.60. As Sandia Man already said -
"I agree at least a 1000 watt genny would be the minimum" for RV use, a 2000 watt if one wants to also run a variety of appliances.
