PORTABLE GENERATOR QUESTION
What size generator would work for running my microwave , tv , ect. in a travel trailer for short periods of time, dry camping?
Forum Discussion
You don't need a gen to run a TV! You need an inverter to do that kind of work off grid. The inverter runs the batteries down eventually, so now you need the gen to run your battery charger (converter in most cases for this) for as short a time as possible to get through till the next recharge.
Meanwhile, the microwave, (or toaster, kettle, hair dryer) can be run from a big inverter, OR just from the gen during gen hours as set by that campground.
BUT that 2000w gen can run a microwave or a converter charging your depleted batteries, but it can't do both. If the plan is to run the microwave off the gen with the shore power cable plugged into the gen (that works ok) you must have a way to turn off the converter, and be sure to have the fridge and water heater on gas ( not "auto"--put it to "gas" itself.)
If the batteries are already full then you can run the microwave and leave the converter on, while on the 2000w generator.
BTW, that Harbour Freight or whatever gen shown above looks a lot like a 900w job, which will be unsat for your needs.
Meanwhile, the microwave, (or toaster, kettle, hair dryer) can be run from a big inverter, OR just from the gen during gen hours as set by that campground.
BUT that 2000w gen can run a microwave or a converter charging your depleted batteries, but it can't do both. If the plan is to run the microwave off the gen with the shore power cable plugged into the gen (that works ok) you must have a way to turn off the converter, and be sure to have the fridge and water heater on gas ( not "auto"--put it to "gas" itself.)
If the batteries are already full then you can run the microwave and leave the converter on, while on the 2000w generator.
BTW, that Harbour Freight or whatever gen shown above looks a lot like a 900w job, which will be unsat for your needs.
