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urbex
Explorer
Feb 15, 2017

What makes a generator specifically a "RV" generator?

Or, I suppose it would be more accurate to ask what the difference is between a normal portable generator and one meant to be permanently installed in an RV? Is it just a different frame that it's mo...
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mgirardo
Explorer
Feb 16, 2017
urbex wrote:
Realistically, if I dropped the ability to run a compressor, I could likely easily get by on a 1K watt generator....which considering I carry a compressor on my 4x4 crawler, it's not an absolute need to have one on the truck too.


Perhaps 1K Generator for the TC and a 20lb CO2 for airing up tires and running air tools instead of an air compressor would be more ideal.

-Michael

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