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kdebrecht
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May 18, 2016

generators

i have a2013 work and play toy hauler. 50 amp service.i am looking to purchase a quiet generator to run it. willnot be using everthing at once. coffee pot micro wave, electric water heater.tv and lights. not all at the same time though. may or may not use the a/c. also can i hook a generator thru my 50 amp plug

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  • When our Onan pooped out we purchased two Honda 2000I with a parallel kit. They work great and were half the price of a replacement Onan.

    I like having the two portables because I can use them wherever I need them. I can take one or both depending on the need to run our 15,000 BTU AC or other high draw items. I've used them at home when the power was out for two days also at a remote job site to run an electric jack hammer, compressor and saws and at a friends cabin when helping with some repairs...

    The extended run tank is a great add on to have.
  • it all depends on your usage and needs...

    You can get a 5.5 Onan installed for around $5,000.00 if you already have the generator prep kit on the trailer....

    OR you could go with twin Honda's with a parallel cord.. I do that with my fifth wheel and can run 15K AC and a bunch of other stuff at once..
    The downfall if fuel... You may want to look for an extended run tank to help with fuel usage...

    I am switching from the twin Honda's to a 6.5K Onan in the next few weeks , I like the idea of just pressing a button and having electric.. Getting the others out and set up to use was getting old.

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