how to use my generator

plab wrote:
hello all I'm new to the forum and the RV world.
My wife and I just purchased a 2012 KZ hybrid and we're looking forward to enjoying it in the back woods of remote Maine. So I have a question that I'm hoping someone can answer. I have a 1000 watt portable gas generator/inverter I want to use this to supply my 12V needs for an extended stay out. should I just plug my camper right into it ? I'm wondering if it has enough power output(7.5amps) to feed all the campers 12V power needs. i.e. the furnace,smoke alarm, and the various other little doo dads in the coach that will use 12V power .... or should I just hook it up directly to the battery and charge it that way
I question what the minimum power input need is for the on board inverter

thanks Plab

just plug the trailer's shore cord in.
the 12v outlets don't provide much and will take forever to recharge the battery.

and your trailer has a CONverter, not an INverter. all RVs have CONverters. only some motorhomes and 5th wheels come with a factory INverter.

your 1000w will be ok for recharging the battery but not for the microwave or a/c.

you need to understand that the generator won't be supplying the power for 12v items. it will be charging the battery, which is what provides power for the 12v side of the trailer.

take oldman's suggestion of the 12 Volt Side of Life. it'll help you understand how 12v stuff works in your trailer.