What generator size works best?
My set up is ALL electric with 13,500 A/C. I am looking at a generator to run the TT while on the beach this summer. I was thinking 5,000 watts. Any input would be appreciated.
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Ahhh jeez, here we go with the E=MC2 errors again. There is no 10,000 watt generator on the face of the earth that can hold a candle to a 50-amp shore power connection.
Trying to power an all electric trailer on the beach on Texas means heat. Oooooo a standard electric burner stove uses 240 volts, and usually 2,500 watts per burner. They don't hook stove 50-amp plugs to 50-amp sockets for the heck of it.
a 50-amp shore power hookup can withstand a surge to 15,000+ watts. If I should apply a 15KW load to my Kubota it grunts hard before the turbo kicks in.
LIFE with a 5,000 WATT GENERATOR
"Going to switch on a burner. Switch off the hot water heater!"
"****! Why did the generator quit?"
"Well, then shut off the blow dryer or I can't start the vegetables"
"Honey did you remember to turn the refrigerator back on?"
A single person with the discipline of a bomb de-fuzer, might get away with using a 5,000 watt generator. With women along, be sure to bring a comfy pillow and blanket for the sofa - you're going to need them.
Trying to power an all electric trailer on the beach on Texas means heat. Oooooo a standard electric burner stove uses 240 volts, and usually 2,500 watts per burner. They don't hook stove 50-amp plugs to 50-amp sockets for the heck of it.
a 50-amp shore power hookup can withstand a surge to 15,000+ watts. If I should apply a 15KW load to my Kubota it grunts hard before the turbo kicks in.
LIFE with a 5,000 WATT GENERATOR
"Going to switch on a burner. Switch off the hot water heater!"
"****! Why did the generator quit?"
"Well, then shut off the blow dryer or I can't start the vegetables"
"Honey did you remember to turn the refrigerator back on?"
A single person with the discipline of a bomb de-fuzer, might get away with using a 5,000 watt generator. With women along, be sure to bring a comfy pillow and blanket for the sofa - you're going to need them.
