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dragr1
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Jan 25, 2014

Need help selecting generator

I am looking at purchasing a generator for power outage emergencies. Yes these are rare occasions, but since I switched from a motorhome to a travel trailer I miss having the convenience of just staying in the camper if the power is out.

I would like for the generator to be able to run my camper (jayco 33bhts) which has one 15k but a/c and all the normal stuff-it has 30amp service. I would also like to plug in 2 additional house refrigerators. I can of course run the RV fridge on propane if the load is too much.

It would be nice to have something relatively quiet, but since I don't plan on ever using this at a campground it's not a priority. We always camp with hookups.

I've been looking at units in the 7,000 to 10,000 watt range. Some have rv plugs directly on the unit and others do not-I assume there is an adapter if they do not?

These are some of the units I have looked at:

http://www.sears.com/duromax-durostar-10000w-portable-gas-electric-start-generator/p-SPM7298198902?prdNo=27

http://www.planetgenerators.com/powermate-pm0497000-04-review/

http://www.planetgenerators.com/duromax-xp10000e-review/

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion-Power-Equipment-7-500-9-500-Watt-Electric-Start-Gasoline-Powered-Portable-Generator-with-50-Amp-and-RV-Outlet-CARB-41534/203649714?N=5yc1vZbx9nZ1z0z74f#specifications

http://www.homedepot.com/p/PowerStroke-6800-Watt-Generator-Honda-GX390-Electric-Start-PS907000A/204401587?N=5yc1vZbx9nZ1z0z74f#specifications

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200614588_200614588

Thanks for any help or advice!

23 Replies

  • dragr1 wrote:
    donn0128 wrote:
    Honda or Yamaha 3500 watt will be more than enough for your trailer and quiet enough not to make the neighbors mad.


    To run an a/c, 2 household fridges, and the rest of the camper? I don't think 3500 watts is enough for that.

    The household fridges are in my house, full size units, not small portable ones.

    X2 on this!
  • donn0128 wrote:
    Honda or Yamaha 3500 watt will be more than enough for your trailer and quiet enough not to make the neighbors mad.


    To run an a/c, 2 household fridges, and the rest of the camper? I don't think 3500 watts is enough for that.

    The household fridges are in my house, full size units, not small portable ones.
  • Honda or Yamaha 3500 watt will be more than enough for your trailer and quiet enough not to make the neighbors mad.

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