Is an RV generator worth it?
My RV has an Onan Microlite 4000 generator that has been well maintained. It now starts but stops running as soon as I release the Start button. My mechanic identifies the problem as electrical and ...
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My trailer came with a 2500 LP built in generator.
I bring my EU2200i.
I have 380 watts of solar with 300 AH of AGM with 2000w, 300w, and 600w PSW inverters.
I believe a built in gen is worth it. I was a Boy Scout 35+ years ago lol, so I like to be prepared when out boondocking for 10 days.
Pros of built in....
It’s already in it’s spot, no moving/hauling around, no extension cords,secure.
Push button remote start.
Ready to go immediately, not out there in the rain, won’t walk away.
Cons...
Louder
No ECO mode
Vibrations in trailer/RV
Portable inverter gen pros...
Quiet on ECO.
Better fuel economy
Inverter stable power
Cons
Need to bring them along, storage space.
Chain them up so they don’t go AWOL
Run extension cords
May or may not have remote start
I won’t leave mine out in the rain
Solar power with inverter pros
SILENT power
PSW power
No maintenance or fuel costs
Set and forget, once installed it is always working
Cons....
Sun must be shining on them to make power.
Need adequate battery bank for optimum performance
I bring my EU2200i.
I have 380 watts of solar with 300 AH of AGM with 2000w, 300w, and 600w PSW inverters.
I believe a built in gen is worth it. I was a Boy Scout 35+ years ago lol, so I like to be prepared when out boondocking for 10 days.
Pros of built in....
It’s already in it’s spot, no moving/hauling around, no extension cords,secure.
Push button remote start.
Ready to go immediately, not out there in the rain, won’t walk away.
Cons...
Louder
No ECO mode
Vibrations in trailer/RV
Portable inverter gen pros...
Quiet on ECO.
Better fuel economy
Inverter stable power
Cons
Need to bring them along, storage space.
Chain them up so they don’t go AWOL
Run extension cords
May or may not have remote start
I won’t leave mine out in the rain
Solar power with inverter pros
SILENT power
PSW power
No maintenance or fuel costs
Set and forget, once installed it is always working
Cons....
Sun must be shining on them to make power.
Need adequate battery bank for optimum performance
