Need help choosing generator(s)

Chris Bryant wrote:
A note- to get "full 50 amps" takes 12,000 watts.

Would be looking to run both 15k ac units, indoor and outdoor fridges, a few appliances and lighting.

A note- to get "full 50 amps" takes 12,000 watts.

Looking at getting 2 WEN 56310i with the parallel kit. Any thoughts?

What's your budget? To get your full 50 amps, you would either need to pair a couple of 3000+ generators, or go with something like the Honda EU7000is. It goes for about $3000. Two Champion 3400's will run you about $2000. Twin Honda EU3000is's will run you about $4000. Any of these are heavy enough to really be a pain to load and unload. If it were me, I'd probably go with the EU7000is. This is what it is made for. Quiet and powerful, but pretty darn heavy.

I would consider propane.

But if I wanted to go gas only you would think the Yamaha 4500 would run it all?

YAMAHA EF4500ISE 4500 WATT INVERTER GENERATOR

Mike,

No, I would use a dc to dc converter for 24 to 12 volts. If there is room I'd go to 48 volts.

Champion will be 1/2 what you pay for Honda's. I have a Champion 3100I for several years, puts out 30amps, runs good, quite and will run a single 15000 A/C. They now make a 3400 dual fuel & a parallel kit to hook to Champions together to get a full 50amps.

Using propane you will have a power loss over gas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLrMy_cHqDQ

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I'd add a hybrid inverter charger such as the Victron, Magnum, or Master. I'd change to a 24 volt battery bank.

Just out of curiosity when you do that I assume you tap off 1 battery for the 12 volt stuff in the camper?

I assume the inverter would be with a transfer switch and power a/c stuff only?

Are you wanting to run everything on 120 volts, or are you willing to use propane?

If willing to use propane, then I'd get the Champion 3400 watt inverter generator with remote electric start. I'd add a 3000 watt hybrid inverter/charger.

I'd add easy start kits to each air conditioner. (Microair easy start).

If not willing to use propane, a 4500 watt inverter generator should run everything. Both Honda and Yamaha make that size.

I'd add a hybrid inverter charger such as the Victron, Magnum, or Master. I'd change to a 24 volt battery bank.