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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eocamper wrote:CJW8 wrote:
Trying one is a good idea. Should you decide it is sufficient, if I were you, I consider a Champion 3500/4000 with remote electric start. My BIL has one and it works great. No, it isn't as quiet as an inverter generator, but it isn't as loud as most other open frame contractor generators either. Champions have a great support network and are highly regarded by many on this forum. I own two Champion's. One is a 3500/4000 non electric start. The other is a 7000/9000 electric start dual fuel. Both have been very reliable. I see several of them daily on oilfield service trucks. Most of them look like he!!. Sun faded and frames all dented up. I walked over the other day and ask the crew how their Champion performed. They said it always works when needed. You can spend 4 times the money for a red or blue generator or you can get a yellow one.
I had the Champion 3000/3500. Really liked it but felt it was not large enough for a 13500 AC. Got rid of it. I can get a Champion 3500/4000 from the wife's job for $349.
There are many factors involved but that is odd. My 3500/4000 would struggle and sometimes would not start my 15K AC at 5200 feet elevation but it had no trouble at 2000 feet elevetion.
