gasoline RV generator vs propane
If I was to install a permanently mounted gasoline generator in lieu of the typical TC propane generator, is there any drawbacks? It seems to me that I could use an outboard motor type of fuel lin...
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mkirsch wrote:
Conversely, you also have to dedicate space to carry gas cans, while the propane is already on board.
If you are running the generator continuously, you probably don't want a built-in shaking the camper all the time. Then again, if you don't use it much maybe you would be better served using that generator bay for something else.
To me it looks like the discussion always ends up settling at a portable gasoline powered generator regardless of how you plan on using it. It's detached from the camper so you won't constantly feel it running. You can leave it at home if you won't need it on a particular trip, and save some weight.
The only downside is the extra gas cans, which end up being a necessary evil.
The only time we "need" our genny is ski camping...which for us is a 2-3 day trip. I fill the 1 gal on board tank of the H2K and that gives us 10-12 hrs run time.
More than enough for a ski weekend, which usually equals 6-8 hrs of run time total (3-4 hrs/night). So we don't usually carry any gas cans.
The rest of the year we have a VERY large compartment to put other stuff in...so I agree, you really have to think about how much you "need" a genny.
Bill
