Generator Question 30Amp to 20Amp issue?
I am thinking on buying a Champion 3100 inverter generator. Based on my research it should run my A/C no problem (13,500BTU) The only question I have is about plugging my camper into the genera...
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RJCorazza wrote:
I think what may help the OP is the understanding that appliances DRAW power that is needed, rather than a genset forcing power into an appliance.
Best to use the 30a 120v connection.
I understand your financial interest in the Champion, but to be fair you are not just paying for the name with a Honda or Yamaha.
I think he misunderstands how it works as well. Amps are not pushed they are pulled. Think about sucking on a hose full of water as an analogy. The larger the hose diameter the more you can easily get through. You need to add the ratings of all the appliances up and that should be the maximum of any adapters you put in the circuit. BTW never stuff any sort of adapter into the electrical cord storage when hooked up. I remember an incident where a dealer did that to protect the adapter connector from rain and burnt down an RV by drawing too much current through the adapter running the A/C.
