Generators for 5er
After 35 years in motorhomes with on board diesel generators, we are downsizing to a 32 foot fiver. Have a ton diesel to pull so that should not be an issue. Issue will be generating enough juice to...
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n0arp wrote:
I recommend considering an Onan 5500 onboard generator if you have the space for one. That will power both air units, a residential fridge, and have plenty to spare even at elevation.
Our fifth wheel when it was configured with 2x Dometic 15K AC units, a residential fridge, and a lot of miscellaneous electronics would consume 2700W with both AC units running full force and fridge on defrost. We could start both AC units with the Onan no problem, without soft starts. You don't need a 7kW generator. Depending on where you camp (altitude) and whether or not you have soft starts, a single 4500W would likely suffice.
Thing is, the Onan gensets are constant speed, wide open, all the time, even when load is not demanded. Personally, I'd opt for the biggest inverter I could get and build up a beefy rear rack with a "gen box" to contain the generator, 50a plug and transfer switch. I saw one that had a built-in 20gal fuel tank, too.
Lyle
