I have the champion generator that camping world sales 4000/3500 watt. My question is this safe to run the electronics like the flat screen tv and refrigerator circuit, or do I really need to buy the inverter type generator?Thanks for your thoughts.Cary

I run mine on my Champion 3500/4000 no problems. :)

Safe, yes. Efficient, no. Most of us use an inverter to watch tv.

I have the same generator and haven't had any issues with the general functions of the trailer. Those however run either off of the battery or the converter at 12v. I've never run the flat screen off of the generator itself and pure sine wave is suppose to be better for high end electronics.I will be getting a small PSW inverter for running the TV and a satellite and use solar for charging so the Champ is pretty much limited to running the AC and microwave.

2oldman wrote:Safe, yes. Efficient, no. Most of us use an inverter to watch tv.Just out of curiosity, how is an inverter more efficient than a generator in powering a TV - or anything else?No hassle intended.

Depending on the current draw of the flat screen your invertor would be better if it is within the specs of the invertor and batteries ability to provide current at a constant level for a good amount of time. thus drawing from the battery only and not using fuel to power up the TV. The Deep cycle battery(ies) can always be recharged while you tow and or are connected to the shore power. Now, if you want the A/C to keep from sweating until you pass out the genny would provide the needed 30 amps to power up that A/C as long as it's a 13.5k BTU and not a 15k as you may get it to run for a little while but you may trip the fuse if it's pulling too much or if you use the microwave or a hair dryer. I myself haven't had success with a 4000 watt to power a 15k A/C but maybe others have?

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SaltiDawg
Explorer
Jul 14, 2013
2oldman wrote:
Safe, yes. Efficient, no. Most of us use an inverter to watch tv.

Just out of curiosity, how is an inverter more efficient than a generator in powering a TV - or anything else?

No hassle intended.
JiminDenver
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2013
I have the same generator and haven't had any issues with the general functions of the trailer. Those however run either off of the battery or the converter at 12v. I've never run the flat screen off of the generator itself and pure sine wave is suppose to be better for high end electronics.
I will be getting a small PSW inverter for running the TV and a satellite and use solar for charging so the Champ is pretty much limited to running the AC and microwave.
2oldman
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2013
Safe, yes. Efficient, no. Most of us use an inverter to watch tv.
tvman44
Explorer
Jul 14, 2013
I run mine on my Champion 3500/4000 no problems. :)

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