Generator Size for Three RV's

dadgumitjimbob wrote:
Hello,

We have a spot on our farm that we would like to setup for three campers. We are wondering if we could buy one generator to power all three.

One is a 50 amp with two A/C's
Two with 30 amp and one A/C

What size generator would we need? I'm not an electrician and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but if the normal size Gen in most RV's is 4000 watts, wouldn't a 15,000 watt Gen cover them all? Again not an electrician, so I'm sure there are some complicated calculations to figure this out.

Thanks in advance for any help!!!

Jimbob,

While the idea of a campground is good, best pat your checkbook. A 15KW genset will be pretty big cash. It may be less expensive to get a power line pulled in. In most states, farms can have multiple services. Yes, you will get an extra bill and may even have to pay a service fee, but you won't have to lug fuel and maintain a remote machine. And, then you can plant three 20/30/50 posts and be ready for future expansion.

Matt