Hello.... I am currently looking at a Briggs & Stratton Q6500 inverter generator for my camper. I want a generator that produces 30 amps for my 13500 BTU AC and some smaller appliances in trailer. I have read through websites that discuss the Briggs & Stratton Q 6500 and they seem wishy-washy about 30 amps. The generator is a new model. In your expert opinions would this be a suitable generator for my situation? Thank you very much.

Check the plug ins on it to see if your RV will plug into it or if you need to get an adapter. It will work as long as you want to put up with the noise.Bill

If noise is not a factor and money is, then the Champion 3500/4000 watt generators are a great choice. 3500/120 = 29.2 amps. They are equipped with a RV 30 amp receptacle. For less than $300(The noise will not be from the generator but from the sound police.)Just kidding, but if you intend to run the generator in close proximity to others, like within 100', your neighbors might complain.

I have the Champion generator. Runs my trailer just fine. If you're planning on using your generator in California, you may want to research your generator choices, to see which ones are California compliant. My memory isn't what it used to be, but, I seem to recall, my Champion came with a notice that said it was not compliant with California codes.

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KD4UPL
Explorer
Aug 19, 2017
You'll need a generator that will produce 3,600 watts on one leg. Many larger 240v/120v generators have a switch that you can flip to "consolidate" all their power as 120v. If the 240v/120v generator does not have such a switch you will likely only ever be able to use half of the generator for your single 30A 120v RV connection. A much better choice would be a 3,600 watt or larger 120v only generator or a 240v/120v generator with the switch to change the windings to 120v only.
TomG2
Explorer
Aug 19, 2017
I used to buy 5,000 watt generators for work until I figured out that in practical terms I was buying a 2,500 watt unit. Now I buy 3,500 when I want 3,500 which happens to be what many many travel trailers are wired for.
enblethen
Nomad
Aug 19, 2017
Harbor freight has a decent genset that should work.
Equipped with a 30 amp three wire twist lock.
Harbor freight
Coachman_Dave
Explorer
Aug 20, 2017
Thank you friends! Gonna go with a Champion 3150/3500 duel fuel inverter.

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