New trailer, new generator?

Unless you wish to run the air conditioner there is no need to upgrade the generator.

Twistedlarch wrote:

Boon Docker wrote:
What are you going to be running that you were not running with the smaller trailer?

I want to be able to run everything, my little 2K would'nt run the AC in our little trailer.

A good ole reliable Champion 3500 would work for you and not break the bank.

Verify the new rig's AC unit. Some newer ones do not require as much power as older ones.
Yes, a 3000-3500 genset will run everything.

Twistedlarch wrote:

Boon Docker wrote:
What are you going to be running that you were not running with the smaller trailer?

I want to be able to run everything, my little 2K would'nt run the AC in our little trailer.

Really no difference based on trailer size. The power demands are going to be about the same until you move up to dual air/con RVs.

You can jump thru some hoops spend some money and maybe get the 2000 to run the air/con.

I would recommend something in the 3000-3600w range. That's generally going to be plenty to get the air/con started and not be crazy big.

Keep an eye out for sales. Last year found a Champion Dual Fuel 3200w for $650 for some friends.

time2roll wrote:
600 watts on the roof ;)

I put 400 watts on my little trailer, gonna miss it! I do plan to eventually run Solar on the new trailer.

Boon Docker wrote:
What are you going to be running that you were not running with the smaller trailer?

I want to be able to run everything, my little 2K would'nt run the AC in our little trailer.

...and adequate batteries, time.

Still run into RVers who think solar doesn’t really work.

600 watts on the roof ;)

If you aren’t running the air conditioner, your generator will be just fine. Solar is easier but old generator will do it.

What are you going to be running that you were not running with the smaller trailer?