As you may know I my pickup tomorrow for my new tracer 2670. I am real new to all this trailer camping. I believe it comes with type 27 deeo cycle battery. 90% of my camping is done where there are full hookups so no need for battery. The other 10% is dry camping at nys campgrounds. I understand that the battery will not run outlets for coffee pot nor tv? If I want to use these do I purchase a generator? If so what size? Im in Adirondacks so would not need nor use AC while dry camping.. what size generator would run outlets and tv and also charge battery? ??? Thanks

I would buy a EU2000 Honda. Since you will not run a A/C, one Honda will do the job for you

yankeeslover,Congratulations on your new trailer.Yes, a generator is one way to run the TV and coffee maker. Another is solar and more batteries, combined with using your propane stove to make the coffee (like in the old days......). Since you only anticipate dry camping about 10% of the time, does it really make sense to pay $1000 (or more if you go solar) just for TV and coffee maker use on those rare nights? Of course, only you can make that decision. If you do get a generator, I suspect that you (and your neighbors) would be happiest with a low noise unit such as Honda or Yamaha. The Honda 2000 watt inverter generator is very popular and will run your outlets (not the Air Conditioner though) with enough power to spare to charge the battery. However they are not cheap at about $1000 each. Have fun and remember, it's just camping.Steve

You can get by with a 2000watt. If you heat coffee on the stove and no toaster you can use a 1000 watt. You might want to add a second battery to make dry camping a little easier.

90% of my camping is done where there are full hookups so no need for battery. Have you tried going without a battery? Going to be pretty dark in your RV with no lights. If no battery how are you going to use your lights? Most RV's need a battery to run 12 volt lighting system.what size generator would run outlets and tv and also charge batteryMost manufacture generator web sites have a guide that guides you thru what size to get. Error in favor of more not less. Our 2000 watt works good for our small trailer, but micro wave and coffee pot on at same time doesn't work to good.

path1 wrote:90% of my camping is done where there are full hookups so no need for battery. Have you tried going without a battery? Going to be pretty dark in your RV with no lights. If no battery how are you going to use your lights? Most RV's need a battery to run 12 volt lighting system.I have two batteries. I meant I would use shore power 90% of time as full hookup campingwhat size generator would run outlets and tv and also charge batteryMost manufacture generator web sites have a guide that guides you thru what size to get. Error in favor of more not less. Our 2000 watt works good for our small trailer, but micro wave and coffee pot on at same time doesn't work to good.

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mlts22
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
Honda eu2000i Companion with an extended run tank. The reason this is a specific answer is because parts are available almost anywhere, support is common, the Companion plugs directly into your RV (with a 30R to 30 adapter), and you can buy another plus a pair of cables for 3500 watts.
Dennis_Smith
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
I have a 19 inch 12 volt flat screen with built in DVD. Nice and easy to use and don't have to have 120 volts.
2oldman
Explorer II
Jun 17, 2013
Don Rowe site Inverter FAQ
Inverters by Phred
dahkota
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
If you aren't dry camping for more than a long weekend at a time, you should be able to last on two batteries if you keep the light usage low. We do it all the time. We have a 300 watt inverter we use for the tv and laptop to watch movies. We heat up our water on the stove and pour it into our drip coffee maker. The only time it is a problem is when we have to use the furnace.

Before spending $1K on a generator, try dry camping for a couple of nights and see how you do.
mbopp
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
My Honda 2000i will run the microwave & coffee pot but not the AC.
DB has a Yamaha 2400 that will run the AC in his 5er.

I bought the Honda when we had a pop-up. For the extra money I opted for the 2000 over the 1000, and the extra capacity has come in handy for home power outages.

You might want to consider going to LED lighting. I put LEDs in the new TT before its maiden voyage.
epusher
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
I like no hookups as well and went with an increased battery bank, inverter and inverter generator. Search those topics in the forums and you'll get plenty of information to form a plan.
Sandia_Man
Explorer II
Jun 17, 2013
For your needs, a Honda or Yamaha 2000 watt unit will do the job well, plus they are the quietest and most fuel efficient to boot. They run about $1000 but are good investments and can be resold used for about 80% of their purchase price. With such minimal dry camping, you might consider just adding a second battery and a small inverter to run your TV for maybe $200 if you don't mind using a French press or stovetop perculator for coffee as many do who camp off the grid often. Just FYI, a battery is always needed as it is required for trailer brakes when traveling. Enjoy your new Tracer!!!
yankeeslover
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
I have two batteries. I meant 90% of time I have full hookups including shore power to run lights
yankeeslover
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
path1 wrote:
90% of my camping is done where there are full hookups so no need for battery.
Have you tried going without a battery? Going to be pretty dark in your RV with no lights. If no battery how are you going to use your lights? Most RV's need a battery to run 12 volt lighting system.
I have two batteries. I meant I would use shore power 90% of time as full hookup camping

what size generator would run outlets and tv and also charge battery

Most manufacture generator web sites have a guide that guides you thru what size to get. Error in favor of more not less. Our 2000 watt works good for our small trailer, but micro wave and coffee pot on at same time doesn't work to good.
path1
Explorer
Jun 17, 2013
90% of my camping is done where there are full hookups so no need for battery.
Have you tried going without a battery? Going to be pretty dark in your RV with no lights. If no battery how are you going to use your lights? Most RV's need a battery to run 12 volt lighting system.
what size generator would run outlets and tv and also charge battery

Most manufacture generator web sites have a guide that guides you thru what size to get. Error in favor of more not less. Our 2000 watt works good for our small trailer, but micro wave and coffee pot on at same time doesn't work to good.

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