Generator advice
I'm looking at buying a generator. 95% of what I need it for is charging house battery while dry camping. The other 5% is to run the microwave for hot pockets and pizza for the kids. I borrowed a 2...
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After reviewing the instructions and performing the recommended break in procedures, I fired up the generator, connected it to shore power and experimented with the microwave. The microwave ran and heated a full cup of water fine. It didnt shut off/cut out or run the generator at such speeds like it was going to blow up. However, the red overpower light glows softly (not fully illuminated). I bypassed everything in the trailer by unplugging the generator from shore power and ran a drop cord straight to the microwave. Same thing. Adjusting the power setting on the microwave does nothing. The generator is running with the eco mode off. The microwave is a Dometic unit. The power consumption rating is 1500w/14A. This is the same rating as the big one in my house. Seems like I need to buy a more energy efficient model that draws less power?
